BULGARIAN MOUSSAKA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Bulgarian Moussaka image

This is a Bulgarian variant of moussaka that my family makes.

Provided by no_fun_at_all

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

¾ pound ground beef (85% lean)
¾ pound ground pork
½ cup olive oil, divided
1 large carrot, finely chopped
½ yellow onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
¼ bunch fresh parsley, stems and leaves chopped separately
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 eggs
2 cups plain yogurt
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and ground pork and cook until brown and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard fat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, carrot, onion, celery, parsley stems, and tomatoes. Mix to combine. Stir in bell pepper and season with paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Transfer meat mixture to a large baking pan.
  • Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet and cook potatoes until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to the baking pan and mix well with the meat mixture.
  • Bake moussaka in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove baking dish from the oven and mix in chopped parsley leaves.
  • Stir eggs, yogurt, flour, and baking soda together in a bowl until it turns into a spreadable mixture. Pour over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
  • Return baking dish to the oven and cook until the top is golden brown, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 72.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 829.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

Michael Manggrum
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and it's always a hit.


onoyovwi Ernest
[email protected]

This was a delicious recipe! I made it for my friends and they all raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.


Ibn Faradan
[email protected]

I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Moussaka recipe for ages. This one is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again!


M Rafiq qadri
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Ramhari adhikari
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and it's always a hit.


Riley Wells
[email protected]

This was a delicious recipe! I made it for my friends and they all raved about it. I will definitely be making it again.


Jenayah Williams
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Zain Annie
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Hunter Smith
[email protected]

I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making it again.


Afrin Sadia
[email protected]

This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. I didn't have any eggplant, so I used zucchini instead. It turned out great!


Lizzy Efueme
[email protected]

This is a great recipe! The only thing I changed was that I used ground beef instead of lamb. It turned out great!


SIMYO KIM
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Lakindu
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Manon
[email protected]

I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good Moussaka recipe for ages. This one is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again!


New Well Rehabilitation Center GHR Fields
[email protected]

Hands down the best Moussaka I've ever had! The combination of flavors is just perfect and the texture is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Irungu Thinwa
[email protected]

This is so incredibly delicious! I've made it twice now and both times it was a hit. My husband, who is very critical of my cooking, absolutely loved it. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #weeknight     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #main-dish     #potatoes     #vegetables     #oven     #european     #dinner-party     #dietary     #equipment     #4-hours-or-less