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Lamb Moussaka

Food Network Canada
Yields
12 servings

A make-ahead layered Greek casserole that’s ideal for potlucks and family reunions.

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ingredients

Vegetable Layers

2 ½
lb(s) eggplant, (3 large)
1
Tbsp salt
¼
cup olive oil
3
zucchini, sliced, ¼ inch thick

Meat Sauce

2
lb(s) ground lamb
2
medium Onion, chopped
2
cloves garlic, chopped
1
Tbsp dried oregano leaves
1
can diced tomatoes, undrained
1
can Tomato paste
½
cup dry red wine, optional
½
cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper, to taste

White Sauce

cup margarine
½
cup all purpose flour
4
cup Natrel Lactose Free Milk
1
tsp salt
4
egg, beaten
3
cup lactose free mozzarella cheese, shredded
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directions

Step 1

CUT eggplant into 1/4” (5mm) thick slices. Layer in colander, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand 30 minutes.

Step 2

RINSE eggplant; pat dry. Place in single layer on baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Broil, turning once for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden and softened. Set aside. Repeat until all eggplants are cooked.
SAUTE zucchini in large oiled frying pan until tender-crisp. Set aside.

Step 3

COOK lamb in large saucepan on high heat, breaking up with spoon, for 5 minutes. Drain off fat. Add onions, garlic and oregano. Cook on medium for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and wine. Simmer 10 minutes, or until mixture starts to thicken. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 4

MELT margarine in large saucepan. Add flour, mixing until smooth. Gradually add milk. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened. Add salt and nutmeg. Add a bit of hot mixture to beaten eggs then return to saucepan and cook 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Tips:
· Place pan on a baking sheet or piece of foil to catch any drips that may boil over.
· MAKE-AHEAD: After assembling, cool completely, uncovered in refrigerator. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 day or overwrap with heavy foil and freeze up to 3 weeks. Thaw in refrigerator 48 hours before baking.
· Replace lamb with beef.
· A thin bottom layer of sautéed sliced potatoes can be added.

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