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Pastitsio-Greek Ground Beef and Macaroni Casserole
Greek Ground Beef and Macaroni Casserole
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I adapted this from the book “Affordable Elegant Meals” by CA Culinary Academy, Copyright July 1985. I increased the amount of tomato sauce called for, increased the cinnamon by double and left out the cloves and allspice. You can certainly add them back if you like, but mine I think gives a nice spicy flavor along with the onion and garlic.
I also elminated the white sauce that would have gone on top, which to me, looked like a whole lot of butter, eggs and milk that the dish simply didn't need!
This is a healthier, faster and easier dish to prepare. This is so easy, that I would call it a KID FRIENDLY DISH.
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In Greece, this attractive casserole is known as Pastistio. Its ingredients are macaroni, and exotically spiced ground beef sauce with a creamy béchamel topping.
Unlike the garlic, olive oil and onion and herbs that typically go into the Italian sauces I grew up with, this in Greece the tomato sauces use a hint of cinnamon as in this here, giving it the sauce a completely different flavor. This makes enough to feed 8 more moderate servings. You can make this dish up ahead and freeze it and it then serve with some more sauce.
Enjoy!
2 pounds ground beef, crumbled
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
One 28 ounce can Muir Glen organic tomato sauce
16 ounces elbow macaroni (dry macaroni weighed on a scale)
1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan chees
In a large, heavy frying pan or Dutch oven, brown ground beef in its own drippings, stirring frequently. Pour off most of the drippings. Mix in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Mix in garlic, salt, cinnamon, tomato sauce, and 1-1/4 cups Parmesan or Kefelatori cheese. Bring to boil and simmer uncovered 20 minutes.
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While the meat sauce is simmering cook the macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain in a large colander and spread in a very large 13 x 9 inch deep lasagna pan, or other equivalent pan.
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(I use my Rachel Ray Lasagna Pan and love the thing-and use it for a variety of dishes.)
Serves 10 or more, depending on how big the servings are. This is great for a party or a large buffet, or you can make it ahead and have it for lunches through the week as I am going to do.
Most importantly, enjoy it and think of Miss Polly Motzko & tell others about "Cooking Up A Storm All Over The World!"
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Comment by Paulette Le Pore Motzko on September 12, 2011 at 6:18pm -
I go to chop an onion for the sauce and discovered the unwanted room mate stole all my knives!!!! 5 really nice ones in all. The Garden Grove Police are on their way to take the report.
After knowing this guy 5 years and helping him with a resume, helping him when he had no job-my father, mother and I are not pleased. He admited he took them over the phone.
I am sure I will laugh about this tomorrow or later this evening, but my cooking video is turning more into a warped comedy or a soap opera!
Polly Motzko
6:17 p.m.
I had to borrow a knife from my folks in the meantime. Don't get room mates, whatever you do. Do anything else other than room mates. I can't wait to get him out of here and his stuff, which has drug on 3 months now. The police will help me get rid of him, and hopefully recover some of the damages of unpaid rent etc..
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Comment by Paulette Le Pore Motzko on September 12, 2011 at 4:44pm
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I will make this recipe look as easy as 1, 2, 3 and you will have a great dish that you can make ahead for parties, get-togethers, dinner for 2 with your hubby or boy friend-and if you are a guy, you could even wow your date with this one and amaze her and give her leftovers with the single rose you buy her.
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September 12th, 2011
4:44 p.m.
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SOMETIMES THE MOST SIMPLE THINGS IN LIFE ARE REALLY THE BEST.
If you are a big fan of Food Wishes with Chef John as I am, you can see all of his great, funny, informative and insightful cooking videos at his YouTube page here:
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Just thought I would share. Wait until you see some of these. Chef John always makes me smile, laugh, because he laughs at himself. I love the very informal way he does each video. He does what I hope to do, make good cooking accessible to everybody, no matter who you are or how old you are.
Polly Motzko
May 3rd, 2012
Some of my "Good For You Stew" I had two years ago when Ron B. came to town from Boston, MA. I made the roux with fat free condensed soup and it cut the fat way out of the recipe. It was fantastic because I browned the meat first in flour and seasonings and it carmelized gave the broth a really rich flavor.
Dessert that night was Baked Custard gently cooked in a Bain Marie cooled and topped with fresh strawberries. A nice light ending to a really wonderful meal with great company.
Pozole with Roasted Chicken, Red Potatoes, Green Beans & Roasted Red Pepper
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Copyright November 2011
Four 32 oz. boxes Kendale Farm Chicken Broth with No MSG
Fresh Green Beans, Frozen Green Beans or Canned-2 cups or more
Up to 2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cabbage-halved and then sliced in quarters
2 teaspoons of Savory Spice Shop Mexican Adobo Seasoning
2 Roma tomatoes coarsely chopped
One 3 pound chicken roasted with extra virgin olive oil or canola oil brushed on the skin with a silicone basting brush. Then sprinkle with Team Sweet Mama’s BBQ Seasoning from Savory Spice Shop.
2 to 3 cups of hominy that has been drained from the can-Teasdale make a great one.
4 cups water
½ teaspoon of Better Than Store Bought Chicken Base
This couldn’t be easier and it is a great thing to make when you are at home doing laundry or doing office work at your desk as I do.
Put all ingredients in a large stock pot-VERY LARGE one-or Caldero, that you can find in many Latin American markets for hardly a small dent in your pocket book.
A HELPFUL NOTE:
Check out Latin American markets in your area or at least a well-stocked market like Jon’s Marketplace, if you are lucky enough to live by one, or another family owned market. I guarantee you will get lower prices, better quality and no gimmicks like silly cards that you punch to get a low price! I want to tell the big major grocery stores that do that, that those cards cost money and with all that you guys spend on them you could have offered low prices without the card!
Vary this recipe and let it be a “Springboard For Your Imagination©”
IN a large pot add one whole cabbage and cover with chicken broth. Add your choice of vegetables from onion, peppers, cooked potatoes and then add other seasonings to your liking of garlic, cumin, and even a cup of mild salsa would be awesome in this!
Polly Motzko
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
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