Makaronia Me Kima (Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Makaronia Me Kima (Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)

Iris Warren
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A recipe for Makaronia Me Kima (Greek Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)! This flavorful meat sauce is packed with warming spices and served with pasta for a comforting meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) olive oil preferably Greek
  • 1 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red wine
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 14.5 ounces (1 can, 411 grams) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
  • 1/4 cup (8 grams) fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 pound (450 grams) dried spaghetti
  • grated cheese for garnish, mizithra or kefalotyri
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Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, drizzle the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Once heated, add the onions and cook until softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until browned.
  5. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits, and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the cinnamon, oregano, allspice, cloves, bay leaf, salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, and water.
  7. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until just a little liquid remains, 45 minutes to 1 hour. If the liquid dries completely before 45 minutes, add a little more water.
  8. Immediately before serving, remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and stir in the parsley.
  9. About 10 minutes before the sauce is done, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, just tender.
  10. Drain and serve immediately topped with the meat sauce and freshly grated cheese.
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