Bulgarian Moussaka

Moussaka is a traditional Balkan casserole. There are lots of variations of the basic recipe. 

In Bulgaria the most popular version is made of ground meat, potatoes and yogurt and eggs layer on top. It is simple and yet rich in taste.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground meat (pork, beef or mixed)

1 tomato, chopped

2 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes

1 onion, chopped

1 1/2 tbsp paprika

1-2 tbsp olive oil

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt

1 tbsp flour

chubritsa (savory) to taste

salt and pepper to taste

In a saucepan heat the olive oil and add ground meat and chopped onion, paprika, chubritsa, salt and pepper and cook until meat gets brown.

preheat the oven to 420F. Combine the meat mixture, chopped potatoes and tomato in a 9x11 baking pan. Add water, covering half of the dish.

Bake for about 50-60 min. or until potatoes are ready, stirring occasionally.  

Beat the eggs, yogurt and flour together. Pour it evenly over the dish and bake for an additional 10-15 min. or until brown.

Serve with cold plain yogurt on the side.