Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio
Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio layers tender, egg-bound macaroni with a warmly spiced beef sauce perfumed by cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, then finishes with a rich Parmesan custard that bakes to a golden top. The balance of aromatic spice and creamy, cheesy topping makes it comforting yet distinctive. Serve it for family dinners, potlucks, or festive gatherings when you want a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Prepare the meat layer: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and cook until it starts to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until it is crumbly and no longer pink. Stir in the water and tomato paste. Season with allspice, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Take off the heat, adjust the salt to taste, then refrigerate until cold. Once chilled, remove any congealed fat, mix thoroughly with the eggs, and set aside.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 3
Prepare the macaroni layer: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Toss the macaroni with the eggs until well coated.
- 4
Evenly spread 1/2 of the macaroni mixture in an 11x14x2-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the grated Parmesan cheese and drizzle with 1/2 of the melted butter. Spread the meat mixture on top, then add the remaining macaroni. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
- 5
Make the cream sauce: Mix the eggs with the half-and-half. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese, flour, and salt until smooth.
- 6
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the top of the pastitsio and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- 7
Cover the pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Take it out of the oven and let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
- Calories 331.66 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 27.24 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 28.3 g 10%
- Total Fat 12.08 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.53 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.08 mg High 32%
- Sodium 183.39 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.09 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 105.18 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.73 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 217.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 18.58 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Greek Style Baked Beef Pastitsio is a Greek dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins, serves 15, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 331.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 331.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio healthy?
- Greek-Style Baked Beef Pastitsio has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 331.66 calories and 27.24 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 183.39 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.53 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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