Go Back
+ servings
macedonian moussaka served on a black plate with a fork

Meat and Potato Casserole {Traditional Macedonian Moussaka}

Katerina | Diethood
An easy Moussaka recipe made with ground beef, spices and potatoes. This traditional Macedonian recipe is satisfying comfort food that tastes amazing!
 
Servings : 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 russett potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch round slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef, (hot pork sausage tastes great, too)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Cook sliced potatoes in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain under cold water and cool immediately. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add onion; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add ground beef; break apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic.
  • Add tomato paste and stir until completely incorporated.
  • Season beef with paprika, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Layer 1/3 of the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Top the potatoes with half of the ground beef mixture.
  • Spread 1/3 potato slices over beef.
  • Add remaining beef mixture and top with last layer of potatoes. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs; then whisk in the milk, salt, and pepper; continue to whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until custard is set and potatoes are a golden brown.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 352 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 138 mg | Sodium: 144 mg | Potassium: 1208 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 775 IU | Vitamin C: 21.9 mg | Calcium: 196 mg | Iron: 8.2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Macedonian
Keyword: how to make moussaka, macedonian cusine, macedonian recipes, moussaka, moussaka recipe