How to Cook Bulgarian Musaka/Moussaka

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Chop the onions and carrots.

Heat oil in a skillet and sauté the onions and carrots until softened.

Add salt to the chopped tomatoes and mix.

Turn down the heat and let the mixture boil before adding the beef mince.

Add the potatoes to the beef mixture and cover with water, boiling for about 10-15 minutes until softened.

Prepare the topping by mixing 1 cup yogurt, 2 spoons self-rising flour, and 2 eggs, adding a bit of salt.

Pour the topping mixture over the cooked ingredients in the skillet.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and place it in the oven at 150-160 degrees Celsius to bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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