Greek Style Lamb And Macaroni Casserole Recipes

GREEK STYLE LAMB AND MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni in the usual way until not quite tender.
• Drain and toss in a dash of olive oil.
• Leave aside.
• Saute the vegetables and garlic for three minutes.
• Add mince and brown.
• Add tomatoes and tomato sauce along with the water and crumbled stock cube and dried herbs.
• Simmer for 30 minutes or until liquid is reduced.
• Place half of the macaroni into the bottom of a deep casserole dish.
• Sprinkle over some grated cheese.
• Now layer half the meat/veg mix over macaroni, followed by remaining noodles, more cheese, then remaining meat/veg mix.
• Spoon the cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle with more cheese.
• Bake 220 deg celsius 20- 25 minutes.
• To make cheese sauce: Melt the margarine.
• Stir in flour.
• Blend in milk.
• Cook for three minutes stirring often.
• Stir in grated cheese til melted.

GREEK LAMB CASSEROLE WITH FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F Heat the oil in a large casserole, add the lamb in batches and brown off well. Set the lamb aside.
• Return the pan to the heat and add the onions, carrots and celery. Cover and cook for 10 mins until the vegetables are starting to soften. Then add the garlic and cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes
• Add rosemary, tomatoes, white wine and season well with sea salt and black pepper. Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hrs, until the lamb is tender.
• Stir in the olives and mint and crumble over the feta cheese to serve.