Name: Bulgarian Mousaka (Potato and Mince Bake)
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 800g potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5 cm dice; 250g pork mince; 250g beef mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried savory, or dried thyme; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped; 2 eggs; 250g natural yoghurt; 1 tbsp cornflour; 0.5 tsp salt

Bulgarian Mousaka (Potato and Mince Bake)

Layers of spiced mince and soft potato under a set yoghurt and egg topping, a comforting bake with no aubergine or white sauce.

Time1 hr 25

LevelEasy

Costabout £1.23 a head

Oven190°C (170°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

Estimated nutrition per serving

434kcal
31.6gcarbs
6.6gof which sugars
22.6gfat
8.6gsaturates
25.3gprotein
4.5gfibre
2.9gsalt

A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.

6 servings

Method

1
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Boil the potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes, until just starting to soften, then drain well.
5 min
2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes. Add both minces and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.
13 min
3
Stir in the paprika, savory, cumin, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Take off the heat and stir in the parsley and the potatoes.
4
Tip the mixture into a baking dish and level it. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
30 min
5
Whisk the eggs, yoghurt, cornflour and salt until smooth. Take off the foil, pour the mixture over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until set, puffed and golden.
27 min 30 s
6
Leave to stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.