Musaka Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Musaka Recipe). I learned this from my Bulgarian mother in law though it's probably Turkish in origin. The recipe calls for 'chubritsa', a Bulgarian herb that can be difficult to find in the states, so basil can be substituted in its place.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Musaka Recipe

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon ground paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 potatoes

peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon chopped summer savory (chubritsa)

1 egg

lightly beaten

⅔ cup yogurt

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until evenly brown. Season with paprika cumin salt and pepper. Stir in potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and summer savory. Add enough water to just barely cover. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 3

Pour meat mixture into 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly. In a small bowl mix together the egg and yogurt; pour and spread evenly over meat mixture.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Musaka Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 727.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.8g 56%

Carbohydrates: 44.3g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 6.2g 25%

Sugars: 6.5g

Fat: 49.4g 76%

Saturated Fat: 15.5g 77%

Cholesterol: 145.4mg 49%

Vitamin A Iu: 611.9IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.6mg 105%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 64%

Vitamin C: 46.6mg 78%

Folate: 58.2mcg 15%

Calcium: 154.2mg 15%

Iron: 5.5mg 31%

Magnesium: 91.1mg 33%

Potassium: 1461.8mg 41%

Sodium: 961.1mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 30%

Calories From Fat: 444.9

*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.