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Musaka Balkanique

Name: Musaka Balkanique
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lb potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 cup sunflower oil; 3 large eggs; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Balkan musaka swaps eggplant for golden potato slices layered with seasoned ground beef and crowned with a creamy egg-and-yogurt topping.

⏱ 30 minPrep time

🔥 1 hrCook time

🍽 8Servings

🏷 Balkan KitchenCategory

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Balkan musaka swaps eggplant for golden potato slices layered with seasoned ground beef and crowned with a creamy egg-and-yogurt topping. It is hearty, homey, and deeply satisfying, comfort food in every sense.

Baked until the custard sets and the top turns bronzed, musaka is served in generous squares with a green salad. It is a weekday classic and a party favorite all at once.

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Step by stepInstructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Fry the potato slices in oil until lightly golden; drain on paper towels.
In the same pan, brown the beef with the onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir in the tomato paste.
Layer half the potatoes in a baking dish, top with the meat, then the remaining potatoes.
Whisk the eggs with the yogurt and pour over the top.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the custard is set and golden. Rest 15 minutes before serving.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Slice the potatoes evenly so they cook through at the same rate. Resting the baked musaka before cutting keeps the layers intact.

Recipe details

Prep30 min

Cook1 hr

Servings8

CategoryBalkan Kitchen

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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