CROATIAN MOUSSAKA
Steps:
- Make filling:
- Cut an X in bottom of each tomato with a sharp paring knife and blanch tomatoes together in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling water 10 seconds. Transfer tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to cool. Peel off skin with paring knife, beginning from scored end, and discard. Finely chop tomatoes.
- Peel potatoes and cut into slices slightly less than 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart pot over moderately high heat until it registers 370°F on thermometer. Fry potatoes in 6 batches, turning over occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes per batch, transferring with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. (Return oil to 370°F between batches.)
- Heat butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then add onion and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Add beef and sauté, stirring occasionally and breaking up large lumps with a wooden spoon, until meat is no longer pink, about 6 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all of liquid is evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and bread crumbs until just combined.
- Arrange one third of potatoes, overlapping slightly, in a buttered 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish, then spread with half of beef mixture. Repeat layering with potatoes and beef, ending with a third layer of potatoes.
- Make topping and bake moussaka:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Whisk together butter, eggs, milk, cheese, and bread crumbs until just combined, then pour evenly over potatoes.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbling around edges, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.
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Clive Otis Nkiwane
[email protected]This Croatian moussaka is a must-try for any fan of Mediterranean cuisine.
jose Sanchez
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
roger archer
[email protected]This is the best moussaka I've ever had.
pushpanjali sharma
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it.
Babita Senchyuri
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it.
Oluebube Miracle
[email protected]I've made this Croatian moussaka several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mr MUNNA
[email protected]This Croatian moussaka is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. The combination of ground beef, potatoes, eggplant, and cheese is simply irresistible.
Mano Cheema
[email protected]This moussaka is a great way to use up leftover ground beef and potatoes. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Farid Md
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The flavors were amazing and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Touseef Hanif
[email protected]This Croatian moussaka was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The flavors were amazing and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Ferdushe NF
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was absolutely delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
NAOMI KIPKAZI
[email protected]This moussaka was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Joker Jaber
[email protected]This Croatian moussaka is a great way to use up leftover ground beef and potatoes. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Brayo Yobra
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was absolutely delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
REUBEN LUHANGA
[email protected]This moussaka was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The flavors were amazing and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Dina Cohen
[email protected]I've made this Croatian moussaka several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover ground beef and potatoes. I like to add a little bit of extra garlic and oregano to the sauce for extra flavor.
Christina MOTLOUNG
[email protected]This Croatian moussaka is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. The combination of ground beef, potatoes, eggplant, and cheese is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved