Sloppy Joe Burgers
Sloppy Joe burgers might not be Greek, but if there’s one thing Greek families know how to cook, it’s ground beef. From bifteki and soutzoukakia to pastitsio and moussaka, mince has always had a place at the family table. So while this recipe leans more American than Mediterranean, I couldn’t resist giving it a go. […]
What to Make with Ground Beef Mince Recipes
What to Make with Ground Beef (Easy Greek-Inspired Recipes) If you’ve got a pack of ground beef (or beef mince) in the fridge and you’re sick of making the same bolognese or chilli, this is a good place to start. Greek cooking isn’t complicated and I think that’s where a lot of recipes go wrong […]
Greek-Style Penne with Mince (My Mama’s Recipe)
Greek-Style Penne with Mince (My Mama’s Recipe) If you’re after an easy penne pasta with ground beef recipe that’s comforting, simple and full of flavour, this is one I grew up with. This Greek-style penne with mince is inspired by traditional makaronia me kima, but instead of serving the sauce over spaghetti, everything is mixed […]
Pastitsio
My Mama’s Best Greek Pastitsio Recipe (Authentic Family Style) If you’re looking for the best Greek pastichio recipe authentic enough to feel traditional but simple enough to actually make, this is it. Also known as pastitsio (or commonly searched as pastichio), this classic Greek pasta bake is often compared to lasagna: layered with pasta, rich […]
Beef Rissoles Recipe (Easy, Juicy & Full of Flavour)
Beef Rissoles Recipe (Easy, Juicy & Full of Flavour) Beef rissoles can be made in a variety of shapes. In this recipe we’ve done them more of a football shape, but you can also shape them into smaller round patties if you prefer. Traditionally, rissoles are often flattened, but this slightly thicker, oval-style version keeps […]
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) If you’re looking for Greek meatballs that are rich, comforting and full of flavour, this is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Soutzoukakia in tomato sauce are soft, oval-shaped beef meatballs simmered in a simple tomato sauce. They’re hearty, family-friendly, and perfect with crispy […]
Authentic Greek Bifteki Recipe with Feta – Juicy Greek Burgers from Yiayia Vaso
Authentic Greek Bifteki Recipe (Yiayia Vaso’s Famous Bifteki Recipe) This juicy Greek bifteki recipe is stuffed with feta and packed with flavour. It’s an easy, authentic dish you can cook in the oven or on the BBQ. In Greece, bifteki refers to Greek beef patties; think of them as burgers with a Mediterranean twist. This […]
Greek Yuvarlakia Meatball Soup (Avgolemono Soup Recipe)
Yuvarlakia (Greek Meatball Soup with Lemon Avgolemono) If you’re looking for the best yuvarlakia recipe, this is the one I grew up on. Also spelt yourvarlakia or yiourvarlakia, this classic Greek meatball soup with lemon (avgolemono) is simple, comforting and full of flavour. Tender beef and rice meatballs are gently simmered in broth, then finished […]
Authentic Greek Moussaka Recipe with Eggplant Potatoes and Zucchini
Authentic Greek Moussaka Recipe with Eggplant Potatoes and Zucchini If you’re after a traditional moussaka recipe with eggplant, potatoes and zucchini, this is the one I keep going back to. One thing I’ve learnt from making moussaka over and over is this: a soggy moussaka usually comes down to the vegetables. Eggplant, zucchini and even […]