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Serbian Moussaka
A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
For the base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for greasing the pan
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
For the topping:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup yogurt or sour cream or a vegan dairy-free alternative
- 1 1/2 cups milk regular or non-dairy
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch Parsley for Garnish optional
Instructions
Assembling the moussaka:
- Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit (200° Celsius).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil: pour some in the middle of the dish and tilt the dish from side to side to ensure the olive oil spreads evenly across.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan. Put the pan on the stove and heat it over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are lightly browned and sizzling.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it into even pieces with a spoon or spatula. Season the meat with salt and pepper and cook until browned. Remove from the heat, drain, and set aside.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into ¼ inch thick slices.
- Spread two layers of potatoes across the bottom of the baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the potatoes with the cooked ground beef, spreading with a spoon to create an even layer. Season again with salt and pepper.
- Top with the remaining two layers of potatoes.
- Set aside the prepared moussaka while making the topping.
Cup of Yum
Assembling the topping and baking the moussaka:
- Whisk together the eggs, yogurt or sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until fully incorporated.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the baking dish with the layered potatoes and ground beef.
- Bake the moussaka until the potatoes are tender and just golden brown on the top, about 45 minutes-1 hour.
- Let the moussaka settle for 10-20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
1016mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
Protein | 18g | 36% |
Fat | 24g | 37% |
Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
Potassium | 1016mg | 22% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.