Moussaka-Lamb Shanks Casserole Recipe

Name: Moussaka-Lamb Shanks Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lamb shanks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 (33 ounce) can italian-style tomatoes with basil; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon .black pepper; 1 (1 lb) eggplant, 1/4 inch slices; 4 potatoes, peeled and in 1/4 inch slices (about 1 3/4 lbs.)

Servings: persons

6 lamb shanks
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 (33 ounce) can italian-style tomatoes with basil
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon .black pepper
1 (1 lb) eggplant, 1/4 inch slices
4 potatoes, peeled and in 1/4 inch slices (about 1 3/4 lbs.)

1
For quicker cooking, less shrinkage and easier serving, crack bone in lamb shanks. Hit shank bone once with a heavy mallet. Take care only to crack, not splinter the bone.( It is not essential to do this, but it means more meat for your money.).
2
In deep casserole, in olive oil brown lamb shanks. 2 or 3 at a time. Remove. Set aside. Add onion and garlic. Saute until brown. Pour off surplus oil.
3
Stir in undrained tomatoes, parsley, oregano,salt and pepper.Heat 5 minutes. Remove from casserole.
4
Place half eggplant and potato slices in bottom of casserole. Add lamb shanks and tomato mixture. Top with remaining eggplant and tomato slices.
5
Cover and bake at 375u00b0F for 45 minutes. Remove cover. Bake 15 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.

756

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lamb shanks, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups chopped onions, 2 garlic cloves (chopped), and more.

Yes, Moussaka-Lamb Shanks Casserole 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.

Moussaka-Lamb Shanks Casserole

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