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Bosnian Moussaka Recipe

507kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 20 minutes
Cook 1 hour 5 minutes
Total 1 hour 25 minutes
Layers of thinly sliced potatoes, pork, and a creamy béchamel sauce.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Bosnian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 6 medium-sized potatoes peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add the red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened.
  5. Add the can of diced tomatoes, paprika, and thyme to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes on the bottom. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the beef and vegetable mixture on top of the potatoes.
  8. Spread the sour cream evenly over the beef mixture.
  9. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
  10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  12. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories507kcalCarbohydrates24gProtein34gFat31gSaturated Fat15gCholesterol132mgSodium417mgPotassium1245mgFiber4gSugar4g

Notes

Tips and Tricks

To save time, you can use pre-sliced potatoes or even frozen hash browns.
For a creamier texture, you can add a layer of béchamel sauce between the beef and potato layers.
For a spicier flavor, you can add red pepper flakes or chili powder to the beef mixture.
To make it a one-pot meal, you can cook the beef and vegetables in the baking dish and then layer the potatoes and cheese on top before baking.

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