No Eggplant Moussaka



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Prep Time:
40 mins

Cook Time:
2 hrs

Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins

Servings:
6


Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbutter
  • 2onions, chopped
  • 1tablespoonchopped parsley
  • 2poundsground lamb
  • 2(16 ounce) canswhole peeled tomatoes
  • 1tablespoonItalian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2tablespoonsbutter
  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1 ½cupsmilk
  • 1beaten egg
  • ½cupshredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.

    Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and parsley until onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat, add lamb, and cook until evenly brown. Drain off excess fat, and set aside.

    In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Chop tomatoes, and mix well with seasonings. Set aside.

    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 cheese.

    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.

    Cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover, and bake 30 minutes longer, or until lightly browned.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    613 Calories
    35g Fat
    40g Carbs
    37g Protein
    Protein

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