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Traditional Macedonian Meat and Potato Musaka

Name: Traditional Macedonian Meat and Potato Musaka
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or pork; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup sour cream

A classic Macedonian dish of layered ground meat and potatoes, baked with cheese for a rich, hearty flavor.

50 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add ground meat, salt, pepper, and paprika, cooking until browned.
In a baking dish, layer the potatoes and meat mixture.
Spread sour cream over the top.
Top with Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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