Easy Mousaka Recipe

Name: Easy Mousaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 2 lb. ground lamb or beef; 1/2 c. dry red wine; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 6 Tbsp. flour; 4 eggs, beaten until frothy; 2 c. Ricotta cheese; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 c. butter or margarine, divided; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 qt. milk; nutmeg to taste; 1 c. fine bread crumbs

Servings: persons

3 medium eggplants
3 large onions, finely chopped
2 lb. ground lamb or beef
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
6 Tbsp. flour
4 eggs, beaten until frothy
2 c. Ricotta cheese
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. butter or margarine, divided
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. chopped parsley
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 qt. milk
nutmeg to taste
1 c. fine bread crumbs

1
Peel eggplants and slice 1/2-inch thick.
2
Brown slices quickly in skillet in 4 tablespoons butter or oleo (set aside).
3
Heat 4 tablespoons butter or oleo in skillet.
4
Saute onions until light brown.
5
Add ground meat and cook 10 minutes.
6
Combine tomato paste with wine, parsley, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
7
Stir into meat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until all liquid is absorbed.
8
Remove from heat.

1763

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium eggplants, 3 large onions, finely chopped, 2 lb. ground lamb or beef, 1/2 c. dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Easy Mousaka falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Mousaka

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