Musaka

Name: Musaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
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 cup water, or as needed; 0.66670000553131 cup yogurt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

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I learned this musaka 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 used in its place.

Recipe by Lisa

Updated on February 21, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

4

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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 cup water, or as needed
⅔ cup yogurt
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in hot oil until crumbly and evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and summer savory. Pour in enough water to just barely cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Pour meat mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Mix together yogurt and beaten egg in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture to cover.
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

728	Calories
49g	Fat
44g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 728
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g	63%
Saturated Fat 16g	78%
Cholesterol 145mg	48%
Sodium 961mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 47mg	233%
Calcium 154mg	12%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1462mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.