Best 6 Rich Beef And Eggplant Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the richness of beef and the tender embrace of eggplant – the Beef and Eggplant Lasagna. This extraordinary dish, hailing from the heart of Italian cuisine, captivates taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. Layers of savory beef ragu, velvety béchamel sauce, and succulent eggplant slices come together in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of culinary delight. This lasagna is not just a meal; it's an experience that elevates the ordinary into the extraordinary. Join us on this delectable journey as we unveil the secrets behind this magnificent creation. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of layering, we'll guide you through every step of the process. Prepare to tantalize your senses and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EGGPLANT AND GROUND BEEF LASAGNA



Eggplant and Ground Beef Lasagna image

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

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 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

EGGPLANT CASSEROLE



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With lots of vegetables, this good-for-you dish is low in calories, but full of flavor. I make it often in summer when fresh produce is abundant.-Marelyn Baugher, Holdredge, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups water
1 medium eggplant, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil; add eggplant. Boil for 5-8 minutes or until tender;drain and set aside. , In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until tomato is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in milk, egg and eggplant; mix well., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

LIGHT BEEF AND EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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Substitute Basic Bechamel Sauce for the pasta sauce to make a richer 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
5 cups prepared pasta 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 egplant, 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 451 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 26 g

Tips:

  • To make the eggplant less bitter, slice it and sprinkle it with salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then rinse it off and pat it dry.
  • To make the lasagna easier to cut, let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • If you don't have any ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat it in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until it's heated through.
  • You can also freeze the lasagna for up to 3 months. To freeze it, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze it for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until it's heated through.

Conclusion:

This rich beef and eggplant lasagna is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion. The combination of ground beef, eggplant, and ricotta cheese is delicious, and the lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. With a little planning, you can make this lasagna ahead of time, which makes it a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give this rich beef and eggplant lasagna a try.

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