How to Make Bulgarian Moussaka / Рецепта за мусака / ASMR Cooking

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.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes, sweet paprika, summer savory, sea salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, mix full-fat yoghurt, eggs, and chopped fresh parsley; set aside.

In another skillet, heat olive oil and sauté sliced potatoes until softened, about 5 minutes.

In a baking dish, layer half the potatoes, followed by the meat mixture, then the remaining potatoes.

Pour the yoghurt and egg mixture over the top layer.

Sprinkle with white flour and baking soda, then bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.

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