No Eggplant Moussaka Recipe

Name: No Eggplant Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 2 pounds ground lamb; 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 beaten egg; 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 pounds ground lamb
2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and parsley until onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat, add lamb, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat, and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Chop tomatoes, and mix well with seasonings. Set aside.
4
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Whisk together milk and egg, then gradually whisk into flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in grated cheese.
5
In casserole dish, place 1/3 of potato slices on the bottom, covering as well as possible. Top with half of meat mixture followed by half of tomato mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of potatoes. Spread cheese sauce evenly over the top.
6
Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover, and bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

1050

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 onions, chopped, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 2 pounds ground lamb, and more.

Yes, No Eggplant 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.

No Eggplant Moussaka

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