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Shared by demo_user• February 01, 2026

Layered eggplant casserole with ground meat and creamy béchamel sauce.

⏱️ Prep Time

40 min

🔥 Cook Time

60 min

⏰ Total Time

100 min

🍽️ Serves

8

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  • 3 large eggplants
  • 500 grams ground lamb or beef
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 400 grams canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  1. 1

    Slice eggplants, salt them, and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

    ⏱️ 35 minutes

  2. 2

    Brush eggplant slices with oil and bake at 400°F until tender.

    ⏱️ 20 minutes

  3. 3

    Cook ground meat with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and cinnamon.

    ⏱️ 20 minutes

  4. 4

    Make béchamel: melt butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk until thick.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks and Parmesan.

    ⏱️ 2 minutes

  6. 6

    Layer eggplant, meat sauce, more eggplant in a baking dish.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes

  7. 7

    Pour béchamel over the top and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

    ⏱️ 45 minutes

  8. 8

    Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes

Note 1

Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving

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