The Ultimate Mouthwatering Musaka Recipe – You Won’t Believe How Easy

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 5tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1poundground beef

  • 1teaspoonground paprika

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 4potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1(6.5 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • 1tablespoonchopped summer savory (chubritsa)

  • 1cupwater, or as needed

  • cupyogurt

  • 1largeegg, lightly beaten

Cooking 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 9×13-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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories728
% 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.

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