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Beef Pastitisio

Source of Recipe

taste of home


Recipe Introduction

Recipe by: Sharon Drys,, Shelburne, Ontario. "My children love this dish, and it reheats beautifully... when we do have any left over, that is!"

List of Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
15 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten

CHEESE SAUCE:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese


Recipe

In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, oregano, pepper and garlic. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse. combine macaroni, cheese and egg; set aside.

For cheese sauce, melt butter in a heavy saucepan. Stir in flour; cook until smooth and bubbly. Stir in milk; cook and stir fr 5 minutes or until smooth and thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in salt and cheese.

Spoon half of the macaroni mixture into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Cover with meat mixture; top with remaining macaroni. Spread sauce over the top. Bake at 350ºF, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated throguh. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. Serves 6-8.