Easy Serbian Moussaka (Printable Version)

Layers of potatoes, savory ground meat, and a rich, creamy topping baked until golden and comforting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meat Filling

01 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 2 small yellow onions, diced
04 - 1.5 pounds ground beef
05 - 1 pound ground pork
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Potato Layer

09 - 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
10 - 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Creamy Topping

13 - 4 large eggs
14 - 1 ½ cups sour cream
15 - 1 cup heavy cream

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and red bell pepper. Sauté until softened and translucent, about 5–7 minutes. Add the ground beef and pork, cooking until browned and fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Season with garlic powder, sweet paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
02 - Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with vegetable oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer ⅓ of the potato slices evenly across the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the meat filling over the potatoes. Add another ⅓ of the potatoes, followed by the remaining meat filling. Finish with a final layer of potatoes, ensuring they cover the top evenly.
04 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
05 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
06 - Remove the dish from the oven and discard the foil. Pour the topping evenly over the potatoes. Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the topping is set and golden brown.
07 - Let the moussaka rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Enjoy this classic Serbian dish with a crisp salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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