Description
This Easy Serbian Moussaka recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that layers seasoned ground beef and pork between slices of tender potatoes, all topped with a creamy egg and sour cream mixture. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a satisfying meal perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat Filling:
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 small yellow onions (diced)
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Potato Layer:
- 3 lbs potatoes (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Creamy Topping:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Filling: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, sauté onions and bell pepper. Add ground beef, cook until browned, season, and set aside.
- Prepare the Potato Layer: Preheat oven. Toss potato slices with oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Moussaka: Layer potatoes, meat filling, repeat, and finish with potatoes.
- Bake the Moussaka (Covered): Cover with foil, bake at 450°F for 40 minutes.
- Prepare the Creamy Topping: Whisk eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Final Bake (Uncovered): Pour topping over potatoes, bake uncovered for 20 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add a layer of cheese on top before the final bake for a cheesy crust.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Serbian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Serbian, Moussaka, Ground Beef, Pork, Potatoes, Casserole
