Hearty Bulgarian Moussaka Recipe
Bulgarian moussaka is a comforting dish made with layers of potatoes, minced meat, and a creamy béchamel sauce, perfect for a hearty lunch.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground pork
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 large potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 oz tomatoes diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Béchamel Sauce:
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Meat Filling:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned.1 lb ground beef
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.14.5 oz tomatoes, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, Salt and pepper to taste
Layer the Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish and layer half of the sliced potatoes on the bottom.3 large potatoes
- Spread the meat mixture over the potatoes.
- Top with the remaining sliced potatoes.3 large potatoes
Prepare the Béchamel Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.3 tablespoons butter
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.3 tablespoons flour
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.2 cups milk
- Stir in the nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the béchamel sauce over the layered potatoes and meat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender.
Serve:
- Allow the moussaka to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey or chicken.
Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Serve with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 24gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 1339mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1133IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 269mgIron: 4mg
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