Greek Makaronia Me Kima Recipe

Learn how to make this delicious Greek Makaronia Me Kima Recipe.

​Makaronia me kima recipe is a classic comfort dish that translates to “spaghetti with minced meat.” This traditional Greek recipe is a staple in every Greek household and is an easy recipe to make at home. It is the Greek version of spaghetti with meat sauce.

Filled with rich flavors, this Greek spaghetti is slow simmered to perfection. With its simple ingredients including tomatoes, a variety of spices, tender pasta, and meat such as ground beef or lamb, it’s a culinary journey that encapsulates the essence of Greek comfort food. 

Makaronia Me Kima holds a special place in my heart, being one of my favorite Greek recipes from childhood. Made at our house on rotation, this Greek recipe invokes a sense of tradition and nostalgia with every simmering pot. 

It effortlessly transports me back to the cozy kitchen of my Yiayia, where the tantalizing aroma of tomatoes, spices, and simmering meat wafted through the air. As we eagerly awaited the completion of this cherished dish, the delicious scent created an atmosphere of anticipation and comfort. 

The Greek-style meat sauce made in this recipe is one of my favorite things to make at home. It’s a Greek bolognese – a Greek version of your typical Italian bolognese sauce.

For the best results when making this recipe, try to use authentic Greek cheese in your recipe. You can find this at a local mediterranean store.

Ingredients for Makaronia Me Kima Recipe

​Let’s take a closer look at the delightful ingredients that come together to create the beloved Makaronia Me Kima to life.

Ground meat such as lean ground beef or lamb
Medium sweet red onion
Tomato paste
Extra-virgin olive oil
Allspice
Ground Cinnamon 
Nutmeg
Salt
Black Pepper
Kefalotyri cheese
Parmesan cheese
Misko Macaroni No. 2

How to make Makaronia Me Kima recipe (Greek macaroni)

Making our Makaronia Me Kima recipe is very simple and below we will talk about the steps you need to take to create this popular dish at home.

First you want to brown your meat in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Finely dice your sweet onion and add it to the meat to cook.

Once the onion is well-cooked, add your tomato paste to the meat and mix together.

Add your spices to a small mixing bowl, then stir them into the meat.

Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.

While the Greek style meat sauce is simmering, prepare your Greek spaghetti according to the instructions on the bag.

Once your pasta is cooked and drained, add the meat to it and give it a good mix.

Shred your cheese and then add 2/3 of the grated cheese to your spaghetti. Thoroughly mix everything together, then cover it.

Let the spaghetti sit for about 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.

Plate your spaghetti, then sprinkle the remaining cheese and parmesan (if you want) on top of your pasta.

Enjoy alongside a side salad or some delicious bread.

What to serve with Greek macaroni

Serve with a crusty loaf of bread or some pita. Alternatively, you can also serve alongside a Greek salad or some roasted vegetables.

Add grated parmesan as a topping when serving this Greek pasta dish. You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to add a bit of heat. You can also add chopped fresh herbs including basil, parsley, or oregano. You can also switch out the ground cinnamon in favor of a cinnamon stick when cooking. Just make sure to remove it once the food is done cooking.

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