BEEF PASTITSIO

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This is a family favorite-I got the recipe from my mother, and my kids love it. It reheats beautifully, too-when we do have any leftover, that is!-Sharon Drys, Shelburne, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
CHEESE SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, oregano, pepper and garlic. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse. , In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, cheese and egg; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and salt. , Spoon half of the macaroni mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread with meat mixture; top with remaining macaroni mixture. Pour cheese mixture over top. , Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Zilly Shah
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Phoring
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I made this for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect comfort food on a cold night.


Alhaji Betty Tholley
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Kasadha Joshua
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.


Cristian Diaz- Camarada
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Shahbaz Faraz
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I made this for my Greek grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best pastitsio she'd ever had.


Rabeeh Ibraheem
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This was my first time making pastitsio and it was a success! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


Mdparvej Alahe
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Desiree Siaki
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I'm not a big fan of pastitsio, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!


christell williams
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This is the best pastitsio I've ever had! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


HANIFA NAKABUGO
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Muhammod Hossain
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This pastitsio was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.