Musaka
Description
This musaka recipe features ground beef and potatoes simmered in tomato sauce, summer savory, paprika, and cumin, then spread with yogurt and baked.
Ingredients
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5 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 teaspoon ground paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon chopped summer savory (chubritsa)
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1 cup water, or as needed
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2/3 cup yogurt
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in hot oil until crumbly and evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and summer savory. Pour in enough water to just barely cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Pour meat mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Mix together yogurt and beaten egg in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture to cover.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.