A cinnamon-spiced, Greek-inspired, baked dish of ground beef and macaroni in a white sauce.
Preparation Time
45 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Calories
847 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion, until meat is brown. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, tomato sauce and cinnamon and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Set aside.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Dump in flour, all at once, and stir until a smooth roux is formed. Pour in 2 1/2 cups milk, a little at a time, stirring until smooth. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and 1/4 cup Parmesan; bring to a boil, and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
Step 4
In a small bowl, beat together eggs and 1 cup milk. Set aside.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place half the cooked macaroni in the baking dish and top with all of the beef mixture. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan over the meat. Place the remaining macaroni over the cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the macaroni. Cover all with the white sauce.
Step 6
In a medium bowl, stir together bread cubes and melted butter, until bread is well coated. Place bread cubes evenly over macaroni.
Step 7
Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
Ingredients
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter
¾ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground black pepper
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup melted butter
3 ½ cups milk
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces tomato sauce
3 ½ cups macaroni
6 thick slices white bread, toasted and cut into cubes
