Bulgarian Moussaka

Recipe View In a large skillet, heat over medium heat. Add ground beef and ground pork and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and crumbly. (5-10 minutes). Drain off any excess fat. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, carrot, onion, celery, and parsley stems. Stir in diced tomatoes. Mix well to combine. Add bell pepper and season with paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Cook until vegetables begin to soften. (about 10 minutes).

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Recipe View Transfer the meat mixture to a large baking pan.

Recipe View Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in the same large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. (about 10 minutes). Transfer the potatoes to the baking pan and mix thoroughly with the meat mixture.

Recipe View Bake the moussaka in the preheated oven. (45 minutes). Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir in the chopped parsley leaves.

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, flour, and baking soda until smooth and spreadable. Pour this mixture evenly over the meat and potato mixture in the baking dish.

Recipe View Return the baking dish to the oven and continue to bake until the top is golden brown and set. (about 15 more minutes). Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.