Moussaka with potatoes and pork
Potato moussaka is a tasty and filling dish, ideal for pampering your family with a meal that is as simple as it is flavorful. Start by peeling the potatoes, which you will wash well under a stream of cold water to remove any impurities. Once peeled, slice them thinly, about 1 cm thick, so they cook evenly. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the potato slices until they become golden and crispy. After frying, remove them to paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
In a pot, add 3 tablespoons of oil and heat it over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes transparent and soft, its aromas filling the entire kitchen. Once the onion has softened, add minced beef or pork, depending on your preference, and let it sauté for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once the meat has taken on a nice color, add the tomato juice, season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste, then let the mixture simmer on low heat until the liquid reduces and becomes a thick filling. When ready, remove the pot from the heat and add ½ bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped. After the mixture has cooled a bit, incorporate an egg and mix the composition well.
Prepare a baking dish by greasing it with oil and lining it with breadcrumbs to prevent sticking. Place a first layer of fried potatoes, followed by a generous layer of meat filling, then another layer of potatoes. Repeat the process until the ingredients are finished, ensuring that the last layer is of potatoes. Pour the meat broth or water over the dish so that it is well covered, then place the dish in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes.
After the time has elapsed, beat an egg with sour cream and pour the mixture evenly over the moussaka. Leave it in the oven again until the egg mixture sets and forms a slightly golden crust. Finally, sprinkle the remaining chopped parsley on top for an extra touch of freshness. Moussaka is served warm, alongside a crisp green salad or pickles, to add a contrast of flavors. This recipe is not only filling but also full of flavor, surely becoming a favorite at the table. Enjoy your meal!
A tasty and filling dish that can be easily cooked by anyone who wants to treat their family to something good. We peel the potatoes, wash them, and slice them. We fry them in oil and place them on paper towels to drain. In a pot, we put 3 tablespoons of oil and add finely chopped onion. When it has softened, we add the meat and let it sauté for 5-10 minutes. We add the tomato juice, season with thyme, salt, and pepper, and let it boil until all the liquid evaporates. We set the pot aside and add ½ bunch of parsley. When it cools down, we add an egg to the mixture and mix well. We grease a dish with oil and line it with breadcrumbs. We place a layer of potatoes, followed by the meat, and another layer of potatoes. We pour the meat broth (water) and put the dish in the oven for about 30 minutes. After the time is up, we beat an egg with sour cream and pour it over the moussaka. We leave it in the oven until the egg mixture sets. We sprinkle the remaining chopped parsley. It is served warm, alongside a salad or pickles. Enjoy your meal! It is served warm with pickles or your favorite salad.
Ingredients: 500 g minced pork, 800 g potatoes, one onion, 150 ml tomato juice, one tablespoon sour cream, 150 ml meat broth (water), 2 eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, 1 bunch of parsley, oil, one tablespoon breadcrumbs.
Tags: eggs onion greenness meat tomatoes potatoes oil pig moussaka
