Eggplant Casserole With Ground Lamb(Moussaka) Recipe

Name: Eggplant Casserole With Ground Lamb(Moussaka)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small eggplant; 1/2 c. butter; 3 onions, chopped; 2 lb. ground lamb; 1/2 c. chopped parsley; 1/2 c. sherry; 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; oil; 3/4 c. Parmesan cheese; 3 eggs, beaten; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 2 c. Ricotta cheese; 2 c. yogurt; bread crumbs

Servings: persons

4 small eggplant
1/2 c. butter
3 onions, chopped
2 lb. ground lamb
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/2 c. sherry
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
oil
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. Ricotta cheese
2 c. yogurt
bread crumbs

1
Slice eggplant 1/2-inch thick.
2
Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 1/2 hour to remove bitterness.
3
In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter and saute onions.
4
Add the lamb and cook for 10 minutes. Combine parsley, sherry, tomato paste and seasonings.
5
Stir into meat.
6
Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
7
Turn into a bowl. Drain eggplant and dry with paper towels.
8
Brush eggplant slices with oil and place under broiler until browned on both sides. Grease a large baking pan.
9
Arrange alternate layers of eggplant and meat mixture in the pan.
10
Sprinkle each layer with grated Parmesan.
11
Mix yogurt, eggs, nutmeg and Ricotta cheese.
12
Pour this sauce on top.
13
Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
14
Bake in a 375u00b0 oven for 60 to 70 minutes.
15
Let stand 1/2 hour before serving.
16
8 to 10 servings.

1521

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

103

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: 4 small eggplant, 1/2 c. butter, 3 onions, chopped, 2 lb. ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Eggplant Casserole With Ground Lamb(Moussaka) falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Eggplant Casserole With Ground Lamb(Moussaka)

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