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Beefy Vegetable Soup
Soup Greek

Beefy Vegetable Soup

3.0

Prep
50 min
Cook
90 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In several large kettles, combine the first seven ingredients. Add water to cover. Add tomato sauce and broth.
  2. 2 In other large skillet, cook ground beef and onions until meat is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add to vegetable mixture. Season with salt, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until celery is tender.

By Allrecipes Member

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup with Ground Beef
Soup American

Easy Vegetable Beef Soup with Ground Beef

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
180 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large soup pot, cook ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain grease from the pot.
  2. 2 Add chopped onion, mixed vegetables, and tomatoes. Give it a stir. Reduce heat, and simmer for about 3 to 4 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Pam

Texas Taco Soup
Soup American

Texas Taco Soup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
75 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Stir corn, pinto beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, serrano peppers, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix into beef-onion mixture. Fill the pot with water to come within 2 inches of the top.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes more.

By Ben Neel

Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup
Soup American

Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown beef in a Dutch oven over medium high heat until browned; drain off any fat.
  2. 2 Add green pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Stir in rice and heat through.

By Holly

Italian Wedding Soup
Soup Italian

Italian Wedding Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion powder in a bowl.
  2. 2 Shape beef mixture into 3/4-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. 3 Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir in escarole, orzo, carrot, and meatballs and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook at slow boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Star Pooley

Albondigas Soup III
Soup Mexican

Albondigas Soup III

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the water into a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, egg, oregano, garlic salt, ground black pepper and cumin. Mix well and form into 1 inch meatballs.
  3. 3 Roll the meatballs in the flour, coating well, and carefully drop them in the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently, and making sure soup does not get too thick.
  4. 4 Add more water, if necessary, and add the potatoes to the soup. Simmer for 1 more hour, or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Cynthia

Cabbage Roll Soup
Soup European

Cabbage Roll Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring converted rice and 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  4. 4 Stir 2 cups water, cooked rice, pasta sauce, tomato soup, cabbage, onion, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce into beef. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover.
  5. 5 Simmer until cabbage is soft and tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 to 30 minutes.

By Lillian S

Hamburger Soup
Soup American

Hamburger Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
95 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Combine beef, water, tomatoes, corn, tomato sauce, carrots, celery, onion, bouillon, ketchup, basil, and salt in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 1 ½ hours.

By akhowell

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup
Soup European

Sweet Russian Cabbage Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble ground beef into a large pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, onion, sugar, vinegar, bouillon cubes, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 quart of water and bring to a boil. Stir to break up beef while heating. Once the soup comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in remaining water and return to a slow boil. Add cabbage and garlic. Simmer until cabbage is tender, about 25 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls to serve.

By Ron Shepherd

Venus de Milo Soup
Soup American

Venus de Milo Soup

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain as much fat from pot as possible. Add onion and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onion soup mix, bouillon cubes, and bay leaf until well combined; stir in water and mixed vegetables. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir in orzo pasta; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Elizabeth Cornell Chedid

Festive Fall Soup
Soup American

Festive Fall Soup

3.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, red bell peppers, green onions, and garlic in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to ground beef mixture; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir farfalle pasta into ground beef-tomato mixture; cook for 10 minutes. Add corn, peas, and mushrooms to mixture and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes.

By Elisabeth

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup
Soup American

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble ground beef into a stockpot over medium-high heat; cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  2. 2 Stir in carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in potatoes, corn, green beans, undrained peas, tomato sauce, and crushed whole tomatoes. Season with black pepper; add bay leaf and thyme.
  4. 4 Pour in 1/4 cup water if needed, replenishing as needed while cooking.
  5. 5 Bring soup to a simmer; cover and cook, stirring regularly, until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Sue's recipes

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup
Soup Italian

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Form ground beef mixture into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs in skillet and cook 5 minutes or until evenly brown.
  4. 4 In a large pot, bring the tomato sauce and 4 cups water to a boil. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot. Mix in cooked lentils and rice. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Kristin

Cheeseburger Soup
Soup American

Cheeseburger Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add ground beef, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until beef is brown and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in potatoes, broth, basil, and parsley; bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. 3 Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer, whisking continuously, until sauce is thick and smooth.
  4. 4 Pour sauce into soup mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add sour cream; stir until just heated through.
  5. 5 Serve garnished with green onions.

By Auntylene

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano
Soup Italian

Pasta e Fagioli a la Chez Ivano

4.7

Prep
60 min
Cook
120 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Cook onion, celery, garlic and black pepper until vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. Stir in beef broth, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with thyme, basil, oregano and parsley. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. (At this point, you may put the pot on a back burner to keep warm and continue with the next steps about 1 hour prior to serving, if you wish.)
  3. 3 Stir in the beef and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the beans and heat through, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Ivan O Teeter

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Soup American

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, discard grease, and set aside.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, place bacon in a 3-quart saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove crisped bacon with a slotted spoon and set on paper towels to drain. Leave bacon grease in the saucepan.
  4. 4 Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon grease until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, and browned ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet you previously cooked the beef in. Melt butter in the skillet and whisk in flour; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully whisk milk into flour-butter mixture until well combined and very smooth.
  6. 6 Pour milk mixture into the soup, whisking to combine; bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7 Remove from heat. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with bacon and additional shredded Cheddar cheese.

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Albondigas Soup II
Soup Mexican

Albondigas Soup II

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, egg and 2 teaspoons water. Shape into tiny balls.
  2. 2 Heat the water and dissolve the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and drop the meatballs in and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add the chili powder, cumin powder, cumin seed, dried oregano, carrots, green pepper celery and tomatoes with juice. Cut the half head of cabbage into two wedges and add them into the broth. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm with corn tortillas and salsa.

By Beatrice Goldiano

Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup
Soup American

Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
85 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into onion mixture; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove pot from heat.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in batches in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer browned beef to onion mixture in the large pot using a slotted spoon.
  3. 3 Heat onion-beef mixture over medium heat. Stir vegetable juice, beef broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer to blend the flavors, at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir corn, kidney beans, cannellini beans, great Northern beans, green beans, peas, lima beans, and okra into beef mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

By Barry Heuser

Greek Bifteki (Beef Patties)
Dinner Greek

Greek Bifteki (Beef Patties)

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium, indirect heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, yogurt, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Form mixture into eight equal patties, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
  3. 3 Sandwich two patties around one slice cheese and seal the edges. Repeat with remaining patties and cheese.
  4. 4 Arrange stuffed patties on the preheated grill over indirect heat. Cover and cook until no longer pink in the center and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Marlies Monika

Feta-Stuffed Hamburgers
Dinner Greek

Feta-Stuffed Hamburgers

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Knead together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized balls; flatten to make thin patties. Place about 1/4 cup of feta cheese onto each of four of the patties. Top each of the patties with cheese with one of the patties without; press the edges together to seal the cheese into the center.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 7 to 8 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By Allrecipes Member

Feta Burgers
Lunch Greek

Feta Burgers

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix ground beef, feta cheese, minced onion, red bell pepper, mint, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until evenly mixed; shape into 6 patties.
  3. 3 Cook the burgers until they are beginning to firm, and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

By Maria

Gyros Burgers
Dinner Greek

Gyros Burgers

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  2. 2 In large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic, and bread crumbs. Season with savory, allspice, coriander, salt, pepper, and cumin. Knead until mixture is stiff. Shape into 4 very thin patties (1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick).
  3. 3 Grill patties for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

By Allrecipes Member

Greek Souzoukaklia
Dinner Greek

Greek Souzoukaklia

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, raisins, and parsley. Season with cayenne pepper, cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, sugar, salt, and pepper, and mix well. Form into 6 flat sausages around skewers. Lightly brush sausages with oil; this prevents sticking to the grill.
  3. 3 Arrange skewers on hot grill grate. Cook for approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly, until well done.

By Marlies Monika

Easy Greek Skillet Dinner
Dinner Greek

Easy Greek Skillet Dinner

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and set aside.
  2. 2 Brown ground beef with garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Strain off fat, if necessary. When meat is lightly browned, add carrots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and oregano, and continue cooking another 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 When vegetables are tender, stir in tomato soup, water, and prepared elbow macaroni, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with crumbled feta cheese on top, if desired.

By JoeTracy

Traditional Gyro Meat
Dinner Greek

Traditional Gyro Meat

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pulse onion in a food processor until finely chopped, about 5 (1-second) pulses. Scoop onions onto the center of a towel, gather up the towel ends, and squeeze to remove liquid.
  3. 3 Combine onions, lamb, beef, garlic, oregano, cumin, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Evenly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Working in 2 batches if necessary, place meat mixture into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped and the texture feels tacky, about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Transfer mixture into prepared loaf pan, and pack down to make sure there are no air pockets. Line a medium roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the loaf pan in the center of the towel-lined roasting pan, and transfer it into the preheated oven. Carefully pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until gyro meat is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour to 1 hour 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  7. 7 Pour off any accumulated fat, and allow to cool slightly before slicing thinly and serving.
  8. 8 Serve and enjoy!

By The Dread Pirate Paramour

American Gyros
Lunch Greek

American Gyros

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line with parchment paper that extends up the sides. Turn the parchment paper over so the oiled side is up.
  2. 2 Place ground lamb and beef in a mixing bowl. Add onions, garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and bread crumbs. Mix until well combined. Transfer to prepared baking dish and press the meat mixture firmly into the dish in an even layer that extends to the edges. Meat mixture should be packed and fairly dense.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until nicely browned, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool to room temperature. Transfer to a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Transfer meat to a cutting board. Cut into 3 pieces crosswise. Slice each piece into 1/8-inch thick slices as you need them.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

By John Mitzewich

Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
Dinner Greek

Margaret's Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Moisten the bread pieces with the milk in a large bowl, and set aside.
  2. 2 Mince the garlic in a food processor, then add the onion, mint, salt, and pepper. Process until the onion is finely chopped.
  3. 3 Add the onion mixture to the bowl with the moist bread, along with the beef, lamb, and eggs. Mix with your hands until thoroughly blended.
  4. 4 Roll the mixture into balls measuring 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
  5. 5 Place the flour in a shallow pan, and roll the balls in the flour to coat. Shake off any excess flour, and place the meatballs onto a plate or baking sheet, pressing to flatten slightly. This will keep them from rolling away.
  6. 6 Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, 8 or 10 at a time, and cook until nicely browned on the outside, and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Drain meatballs on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.

By Shandeen Gemanis

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)
Dinner Greek

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
85 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut off tops of tomatoes, leaving a corner still attached to create a lid. Scoop out insides of tomatoes and transfer to a large bowl; squeeze juices out of tomatoes.
  2. 2 Cut off tops of green peppers and reserve for later use; scoop out seeds and membranes.
  3. 3 Arrange tomatoes and bell peppers in an 11x17-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ground beef, soy sauce, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Mix squeezed tomato insides and water into browned beef mixture; bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Add rice and bring to a boil; remove skillet from heat.
  7. 7 Spoon beef-rice mixture into tomatoes; place tops onto filled tomatoes and arrange them into the baking dish with lid sides down.
  8. 8 Stuff bell peppers with beef-rice mixture and top with reserved lids; lay bell peppers sideways in the baking dish. Pour olive oil over stuffed tomatoes and bell peppers; season with salt and pepper.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn bell peppers and continue baking until bell peppers and tomatoes are softened, about 30 more minutes.

By Denise Phillips Sarigianopoulo

Pastitsio IV
Dinner Greek

Pastitsio IV

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook garlic, onions and beef until meat is browned; drain fat. Add tomatoes, pepper and oregano. Stir and cook about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Lightly coat a casserole or baking dish with olive oil and spread 1/2 the cooked pasta in it. Add the meat sauce and cover with the remaining pasta.
  5. 5 Melt butter in a saucepan and blend in flour. Slowly add milk, stirring almost to boiling. In a bowl, blend remaining parmesan cheese and egg yolk and slowly add to the milk sauce, stirring constantly.
  6. 6 Pour sauce over macaroni and bake for 30 minutes. Top should be golden and a little crispy.

By B EWhitaker

Greek Meat Pasta (Makaronia me kima)
Dinner Greek

Greek Meat Pasta (Makaronia me kima)

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir ground beef until browned, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, onion, water, tomato paste, cinnamon, sugar, cayenne, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Simmer meat sauce over medium-low heat until flavors combine, 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Pour meat sauce over rotini; mix well. Pour half the pasta mixture into a casserole dish; sprinkle with half the Mizithra cheese and half the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle remaining Mizithra cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 40 minutes.

By GreekMuse