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iman29

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This recipe is handed down from my wife’s grandmother to her mom and now to her. While this is usually made on Greek/Orthodox Easter my wife decided to make it this past Sunday.

Called Pastitsio (pah-stee-stu) this is usually made at restaurants with layers of Greek pasta , seasoned beef, red sauce and Bechamael sauce on top.


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My wife’s family always made it this way with layers of Phylo pastry dough, seasoned beef, egg and a LOT of butter. This is pretty much a heart attack just looking at it.

I tell people basically it’s the Greek version of baked Lasagna or Baked ziti but oh man is it good. A LOT of prep work especially layers of the Phylo which have to be peeled apart at just the right temperature and humidity.

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Patrick

Overthinking the draft from the basement already
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Sous vide meat. Weird cut. Sirloin with a fat cap? It was ok. Grain running in a strange direction? Finished in a hot pan with garlic infused oil. Served with sourdough toast with soft cheese spread

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iman29

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Roasted Leg of Lamb - wife’s specialty with her own mix of Greek seasonings and plenty of garlic. The outside and ends get this nice crisp flavored “skin” which is my fav part.

Roasted sliced potatoes also baked along with it (not pictured sorry ) and sautéed green beans.

It was the perfect meal after my 75 mile gravel ride yesterday. Washed it down with a cold Stella.


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