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Easy cheesy moussaka - made with potatoes, meat and cheese, this quick version of the famous Greek casserole is a crowd pleaser - elegant and impressive, it's comfort food in its purest. | www.viktoriastable.com

Easy cheesy moussaka {potatoes + meat casserole}

Easy cheesy moussaka - made with potatoes, meat and cheese, this quick version of the famous Greek casserole is a crowd pleaser - elegant and impressive, it's comfort food in its purest.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 431 kcal
Author Viktoria

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs ground beef (pork)
  • 1 1/2 lbs potatoes , diced into 1 cm cubes
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 3-4 tbs tomato paste (mixed with 1/2 water), or 1 cup diced canned tomatoes with juices
  • 1 tbs sweet paprika
  • 1 tbs dry savory (oregano)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • salt and black pepper to taste

For the topping:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups yogurt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Saute the onions in 2 tbs of olive oil for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ground meat, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Add cumin, dry savory/oregano (rub the dried herb between your palms to release the aroma), and sweet paprika, the tomato paste or diced tomatoes, and cook for a couple more minutes. Transfer to a baking dish.
  4. Add the diced potatoes to the meat mixture and transfer to a baking dish. Pour enough water to barely cover the potatoes, add the additional 2 tbs of oil, and adjust the salt and pepper.

  5. Bake at 400 ºF until the potatoes are completely cooked, and most of the liquid has evaporated.

  6. Meanwhile prepare the topping by mixing the eggs, yogurt and flour into a smooth batter. Add a few pinches of salt.
  7. Once the potatoes are done, spread some shredded cheese over them, and pour the topping. Return to the oven until the topping is set and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Minutes before it's done, spread some more cheese on top and finish baking until the cheese melts.
  9. Sprinkle fresh herbs - parsley, oregano, savory, and serve with a side of plain yogurt.