Best 8 Cheesy Beef Eggplant Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cheesy Beef Eggplant Lasagna. This innovative dish combines the hearty richness of beef and the tender softness of eggplant, all harmoniously layered between sheets of delicate pasta and smothered in a velvety cheese sauce. Embark on a journey of taste as you explore three variations of this lasagna masterpiece: a classic beef lasagna, a vegetarian delight featuring roasted vegetables, and a unique twist with spicy chorizo sausage. Each recipe promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds serenaded. Whether you're a meat lover, a veggie enthusiast, or a fan of bold flavors, our Cheesy Beef Eggplant Lasagna has something to satisfy every palate. Prepare to be captivated by this culinary masterpiece as you embark on a delectable adventure with our diverse range of recipes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RICH BEEF AND EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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Forgo the Basic Bechamel Sauce for a lighter version of this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 recipe Basic Bechamel Sauce
8 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan (3 1/4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide eggplant between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 minutes, stirring eggplant and rotating sheets halfway through. Let sheets cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 4 minutes. Add allspice, mint, and oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Transfer beef to a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles. Layer with half the beef, then 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with 2 more noodles, half the eggplant, 1 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, reserving the last 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover lasagna loosely with foil and bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Place a rimmed baking sheet on middle rack to catch any drippings.) Remove lasagna from oven and heat broiler. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g

CHEESY BEEF & EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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This quick-to-prep version of hearty lasagna is made with fresh eggplant, ground beef, a shredded five-cheese blend...oh, and then some more cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant (1-1/2 lb.), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
3 Tbsp. milk
15 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Microwave eggplant in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 6 to 7 min. or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat with onions and garlic in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add pasta sauce, cream cheese spread, milk and eggplant; mix well. Cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until heated through. Remove from heat.
  • Spread about 1-1/2 cups sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 5 noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining sauce, shredded cheese and Parmesan. Cover.
  • Bake 1 hour, uncovering for the last 15 min. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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It is a delicious lasagna using eggplant instead of pasta.

Provided by GENKIANNA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil for brushing
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground beef
48 ounces chunky tomato sauce (such as Prego®)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Oil 2 baking sheets and a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Whisk eggs and water together in a shallow dish. Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, salt, and ground black pepper in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip eggplant slices into egg mixture, then press each gently into bread crumb mixture. Gently tap off any excess crumbs. Arrange slices on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake eggplant slices in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Flip eggplant and bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove eggplant from the oven and increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Season beef with salt and ground black pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir tomato sauce into ground beef; bring to a simmer and set sauce aside.
  • Place 1/3 of the eggplant slices on bottom of the dish. Pour 1/3 of tomato sauce with ground beef on top of eggplant layer. Sprinkle 1/3 of mozzarella cheese on top of sauce layer. Repeat 2 more times, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1496.2 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

EGGPLANT AND GROUND BEEF LASAGNA



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I couldn't decide if I wanted lasagna or moussaka the other night; this came out as a yummy combo of the two! Spinach lasagna noodles work well in this if you can get them. Also, try ground lamb in place of the beef for another variation.

Provided by Bethany T.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 lasagna noodles
½ pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-flavored crushed tomatoes
1 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease the bottom and sides of 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the lasagna noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is completely browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir canned tomatoes into ground beef; simmer until sauce has formed, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour about one-fourth of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer noodles on top of sauce.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce on top of noodles.
  • Place a layer of eggplant slices on top of noodle and sauce layer.
  • Sprinkle about one-fourth of the cheese on top of eggplant slices.
  • Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, until ending with a layer of sauce topped with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and brown on top, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 35.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 338.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SUPER CHEESY HOMETOWN LASAGNA



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 pounds lean ground beef
One 16-ounce can tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 bay leaves
1 medium yellow onion, grated
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 pound ricotta
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
1 large egg
One 9-ounce package no-boil lasagna noodles (16 noodles)
12 slices boiled ham (about 1/2 pound)
12 slices provolone (about 3/4 pound)
1 1/2 pounds low-moisture mozzarella, grated (I like Polly-O; 5 to 6 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the meat sauce: In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the beef (do not brown first), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic salt, bay leaves and onion. Add 2 cups water. Mix until combined. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • For the lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, basil, parsley, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, if using, and egg and stir until well blended.
  • Spread 2 cups meat sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place 4 noodles over the sauce-it is okay if they overlap slightly. Dollop 2/3 cup of the ricotta mixture on the noodles, then spread it in an even layer. Top the ricotta with 4 slices ham, then 4 slices provolone. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over the provolone. Repeat the layering-sauce, noodles, ricotta, ham, provolone, mozzarella-twice more. Top with another layer of noodles, then the Parmesan and the remaining mozzarella.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake until the dish is bubbling and the noodles are cooked (you can test by poking with a sharp knife to make sure the noodles are soft), about 50 minutes. Remove the foil and return to the oven until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, another 10 to 15 minutes. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes, then serve warm.

CHEESY EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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I found this recipe from "The Biggest Loser" on a package of ground turkey-sounds yummy! And a great low-carb alternative to the real thing!

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium eggplants, peeld & cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 pinches garlic salt
1 1/4 lbs lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups low-fat marinara sauce
1 3/4 cups lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Lightly mist a 13x9" baking dish with olive oil spray & set aside.
  • Lightly mist the eggplant with olive oil spray. Place on a nonstick baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides with garlic salt. Broil 6" from the heat source for 3-5 minutes per side, or until tender & browned in spots.
  • Meanwhile, lightly mist a nonstick skillet with olive oil spray. Set over med. heat and cook ground turkey until no longer pink.
  • Remove turkey & re-spray the pan with olive oil spray. Add mushrooms and garlic. Stir occasionally for approx 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms are turning brown.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place 1/2 of the eggplant in the bottom of baking pan, then 1/2 of the mushroom mixture, the 1/2 of the turkey, 1 tsp italian seasoning, 1/2 the marinara & 1/2 the cheese. Repeat layers, then cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove fol & bake for 10- 15 more minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Remove & let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into 6 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 94.6, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 5, Protein 19.6

EGGPLANT BEEF LASAGNA



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This lasagna recipe eliminates the pasta and uses eggplant instead. It's easy and delicious AND lower carb!

Provided by tamtamg

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium eggplants, peeled (my preference but leave peel on if you like it)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
16 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
4 ounces shredded parmesan cheese
15 1/4 ounces crushed tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
4 ounces chopped garlic
8 ounces chopped onions
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
salt or pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, slice eggplant into ½ inch slices, coat with olive oil salt and pepper. Lie flat on cookie sheet and bake until tender (about 15 minutes).
  • In small saucepan, sauté onion and garlic until tender. Add can crushed tomatoes with 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Brown ground beef with 1 tsp greek seasoning, 1tsp Italian seasoning, add tomato sauce and stir through. Adjust with salt if needed.
  • Reduce oven to 350 degrees. In 9x9 pyrex casserole dish, put layer of crushed tomato mixture and spread around on bottom, add layer of cooked eggplant, spread layer of ricotta cheese, add layer of beef, layer of mozzarella, and repeat all layers, ending with the layer of crushed tomatoes, topped by the parmesan cheese. Put in oven for 30 minutes until lightly browned on top. Let set for about 15 minutes before slicing. Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 962.3, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 15.5, Sugar 12.8, Protein 49.1

CHEESY BEEF LASAGNA



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Try this hearty lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, ground beef and three types of cheeses - a perfect Italian dinner for your Thanksgiving feast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 container (24 oz) 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
2 jars (24 oz each) tomato and basil pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain lasagna noodles as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, pesto and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • Spread 1 cup beef mixture in baking dish; top with 3 noodles and 2 1/2 cups cheese mixture. Top with 3 noodles, 2 cups beef mixture and 3 more noodles. Top with remaining cheese mixture, 3 noodles and remaining beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until cheese is browned. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh eggplant, beef, and cheese will give your lasagna the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the eggplant: Eggplant can become mushy if it's overcooked. Cook it just until it's tender.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan, will give your lasagna a rich and complex flavor.
  • Layer the lasagna properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then add a layer of eggplant, followed by a layer of cheese and meat. Repeat this process until you've used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna until it's golden brown and bubbly: This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Cheesy beef eggplant lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a family meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that's sure to impress your family and friends.

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