Musaka

Name: Musaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon chopped summer savory (chubritsa); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup yogurt

⏱️ Ready in 1h 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 45 min 👥 4 servings

I learned this from my Bulgarian mother in law though it's probably Turkish in origin. The recipe calls for 'chubritsa', a Bulgarian herb that can be difficult to find in the states, so basil can be substituted in its place.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 45 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 728

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 49.4g 63%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 961mg 42%

Total Carbohydrate 44.3g 16%

Dietary Fiber 6.2g 22%

Total Sugars 6.5g

Protein 27.8g 56%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook ground beef until evenly brown.

Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Stir in potatoes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in tomato sauce, and summer savory.

Add enough water to just barely cover.

Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

Pour meat mixture into 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly.

In a small bowl, mix together the egg and yogurt; pour, and spread evenly over meat mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.