No Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
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No Eggplant Moussaka

By: Wendy Fay 
"This dish takes some assembly but is well worth it. Minimal ingredients compared to the real thing, and most of the ingredients are everyday staples...with a very tasty result."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

What to Drink?

Wine Tempranillo
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 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
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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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  • 4 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 613 | Total Fat: 34.5g | Cholesterol: 174mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2007 by rhondarella   view full review
This recipe is more along the lines of Bulgarian Moussaka. There are many countries with their...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2005 by WYOWIFE   view full review
This was delicious! I didn't have the 90 mins. it calls for to bake, so I cheated and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by SHERS54   view full review
MMMM!! This recipe looked perfect for the ingredients I had on hand, and the fact that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2010 by cloudfall1   view full review
Thanks for posting this...I hate to be one of the reviewers who changes everything and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by NV4X4GAL   view full review
My husband said this did not taste like traditional Greek moussaka, but it was still very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by Red Frog   view full review
Substituted basil for the parsley and it was OK but a bit bland, probably needs some Lea &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2005 by AUSSIEBEAR   view full review
Like a previous reviewer i missed the eggplant! You can't have moussaka without it! Its just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by wren   view full review
it's more like a sheppard's pie...i miss the eggplant
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by nothyme2cook   view full review
My family loved it, I did pre-cook the potatoes to save time in the oven.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by E STENSTROM   view full review
Really liked this preparation with potatoes rather than eggplant. Traditional eggplant retains...

 

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