Last Updated on May 2, 2022 by Share My Kitchen
Bulgarian Musaka is a perfect dinner recipe for those who are used to lasagna but want to change things up! As you see in the picture, it is very similar to the well-known Italian lasagna, however, it is layered with potatoes and not pasta.
Is Musaka Greek Or Egyptian?
Bulgarian Musaka is a version of the very popular dish of the Balkans, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East – Moussaka. It uses potatoes instead of aubergines and does not contain zucchini (courgettes), either.
How To Make Bulgarian Musaka
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 500g 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
- 200ml (6.5 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped summer savoury (chubritsa)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup yoghurt
Method:
Start with preheating the oven to 165 degrees C (325 degrees F). Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook ground beef until evenly brown. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir in potatoes.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, and summer savory. Add some water but make sure it’s not much, just bellow covering the mixture. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Pour the mixture into baking dish, and spread evenly. In a small bowl, mix together the egg and yogurt; pour, and spread evenly over meat mixture.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
What can you eat with Musaka?
While you are baking your Bulgarian Musaka, you can prepare steamed vegetables, fries, or a light salad as a side dish.
