Ingredients
- 3 large eggplants
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lemon, sliced in thin circles
- 1 handful fresh oregano leaves, chopped
- 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and hand-crushed
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
Directions
To prepare the eggplants: Cut off the stems, remove the skin with a vegetable peeler, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Season all the pieces of eggplant with salt and pepper on both sides. Coat a large skillet with oil and heat over medium flame. Fry the eggplant in a single layer, turning once, until brown on both sides- you will need to do this in batches, adding more oil, as necessary. Drain the eggplant as they cook on a paper towel-lined platter.
Add a little more oil to the pan and toss in the onion, garlic, lemon slices, oregano, and parsley. Cook and stir until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the ground lamb, stirring to break up the meat; season with salt and pepper, and toss in the cinnamon stick. Stir in the tomato paste and hand-crushed tomatoes. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with 1/3 of the eggplant slices; they should completely cover the bottom with no gaps. Spread 1/2 of the meat sauce over the eggplant, evening it out with a spatula. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the feta and Parmesan. Repeat the layers again, ending with a final layer of eggplant. Cover the top with a nice even layer of bread crumbs. Bake the moussaka for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
















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By slschondo
Sanford, FL
on January 26, 2012
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We absolutely loved it! It requires time but worth it...enjoy! The only pointer we can give would be to use more eggplant than suggested.
By lisd
Brighton, MI
on November 05, 2011
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I grilled the eggplant instead of frying it and sprinkled both feta and parmesan cheese on the top as opposed to the bread crumbs and it was delicious. It tasted even better the next day.
By mbgville@gmail.com
Gainesville, FL
on September 10, 2011
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AWESOME!!!!! I have made this recipe several times and it always comes out amazing. I now grill my eggplant with a lil spray oil on. Comes out even better.
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