Beef Pastitsio

Name: Beef Pastitsio
Ingredients: 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; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

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.
2

Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse.
3

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.
4

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.
5

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