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Lamb and Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka)
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Lamb and Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka)

23 ingredients Makes 4 to 6 servings openrecipes
Lamb and Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka)
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

2132
Calories
150g
Protein
102g
Fat
142g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 22 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Beef 100g cooked 250
Pork 100g cooked 242
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Eggplant 1 cup cubed (82g) 35
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Cloves 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 medium eggplants (about 3 pounds total), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb (or beef, turkey, pork, or a combination)
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 1-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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