Musaka

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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.

Submitted 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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.

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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 56%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
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.