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Serbian Moussaka

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 430

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.

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.

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Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 1016mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 3mg