Ground Beef Greek Casserole

Timothy J Higgins Eva's Note:

Saw this made on TV a couple times, it's so easy to put together, I thought I should share!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ½ lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 -2 garlic clove , minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes , cut up, undrained
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• ½ lb elbow macaroni , cooked and drained
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3; cup butter
• 2 ¼ cups milk
• 3 eggs

Directions:

1. In a large skillet add the beef,onion and garlic until meat is browned and onion is tender.Drain off the fat.Add the tomatoes,1/4 teaspoon salt,pepper and cinnamon.Simmer for 15 minutes.Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese and macaroni.
2. In a 12x8x2 glass casserole dish add the mixture and set aside.In a sauce pan or the skillet melt the butter,blend in the flour and remaining1/4 teaspoon salt.Stir in the milk and cook for about 5 minutes stirring all the time or until sauce is thick.Cool slightly.
3. Beat the eggs one at a time.Stir in the remaining1/4 cup cheese and pour over the meat mixture. Place in a preheated oven at 375 and bake for 30-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.