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Flavorful One-Pan Lamb Feta Tomato Casserole Recipe Easy and Crispy

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A quick and easy one-pan casserole combining savory ground lamb, tangy feta, and juicy tomatoes topped with crispy phyllo dough. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground lamb (preferably grass-fed)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (full-fat preferred)
  • 3 tbsp melted butter or olive oil (for brushing phyllo)
  • Fresh parsley or mint, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an oven-safe skillet or casserole dish.
  2. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine.
  6. Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add oregano and chili flakes if using.
  7. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
  8. While lamb simmers, unroll phyllo sheets and brush each sheet lightly with melted butter or olive oil.
  9. Layer three phyllo sheets over the meat mixture, pressing gently and letting edges hang over sides.
  10. Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the phyllo layer.
  11. Layer remaining three phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter or oil.
  12. Tuck overhanging phyllo edges inside the skillet or dish to seal the filling.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes until phyllo is golden brown and crisp.
  14. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  15. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or mint before serving.

Notes

If phyllo browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning. Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying out. Rest casserole after baking for cleaner serving and better flavor melding. Leftovers reheat best in oven at 325°F to maintain crispness. Substitute ground beef, turkey, tofu, or lentils for lamb. Use gluten-free phyllo or crushed gluten-free crackers for gluten-free version.

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Keywords: lamb casserole, feta, tomato casserole, one-pan meal, phyllo dough, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, Mediterranean cuisine, comfort food

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