Artichoke Moussaka
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 lb. ground lean lamb
- 1/2 c. dry red wine
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2/3 c. finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp. each pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 (8 to 10 oz.) pkg. frozen artichoke bottoms or hearts
- 1 c. Parmesan cheese
- 1 recipe Egg Sauce (follows)
- Saute lamb and onion in butter over medium high heat until meat loses its redness.
- Add wine, tomatoes, parsley, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 35 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat; skim off extra fat and stir in 3 tablespoons Egg Sauce.
- Spread meat mixture into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Pour artichokes into colander; thaw in hot running water; drain and quarter.
- Press into meat.
- Spread remaining Egg Sauce over all; sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake at 350u0b0 for 20 minutes or refrigerate until needed, then bake 50 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Cut into squares.
- Serves 12.
butter, onion, ground lean lamb, red wine, tomatoes, parsley, pepper, salt, frozen artichoke bottoms, parmesan cheese, egg sauce
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=290903 (may not work)