Meals Matter

Beef Pastitsio

Contributed By: meags
Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef

1 cup Chopped onion

15 oz Tomato sauce

½ teaspoon Salt

½ teaspoon Dried oregano

¼ teaspoon Pepper

1 Garlic clove, minced

2 cups Uncooked elbow macaroni

1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

1 Egg, lightly beaten

CHEESE SAUCE

3 tablespoon Butter, melted

3 tablespoon All-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups Milk

½ teaspoon Salt

1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

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 salt and cheese.

Spoon half of the macaroni mixture into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2 baking dish. Spread with meat mixture; top with remaining macaroni mixture.

Bake at 350 F, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 391
Total Fat: 21
Saturated Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 23
Protein: 27
Vitamin A: 8
Vitamin C: 2
Calcium: 15
Sodium: 548
Iron: 29
Fiber: 1