This yogurt-topped moussaka is made with ground beef, ground pork, potatoes and tomatoes, and is a family favorite.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hr
Calories
335 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and ground pork and cook until brown and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard fat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, carrot, onion, celery, parsley stems, and tomatoes. Mix to combine. Stir in bell pepper and season with paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Cook until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer meat mixture to a large baking pan.
Step 4
Heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet and cook potatoes until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to the baking pan and mix well with the meat mixture.
Step 5
Bake moussaka in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove baking dish from the oven and mix in chopped parsley leaves.
Step 6
Stir eggs, yogurt, flour, and baking soda together in a bowl until it turns into a spreadable mixture. Pour over the meat mixture in the baking dish.
Step 7
Return baking dish to the oven and cook until the top is golden brown, about 15 more minutes.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons paprika
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 cups plain yogurt
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 cup olive oil, divided
0.75 pound ground beef (85% lean)
0.75 pound ground pork
0.5 yellow onion, finely chopped
0.25 bunch fresh parsley, stems and leaves chopped separately
