If you’re a fan of hearty, flavorful dishes, then “Mosharaki Me Hilopites” is a Greek culinary gem you must try.

This traditional dish, combining tender braised beef with handmade pasta, is a staple in Greek households and a beloved comfort food that showcases the country’s rich culinary heritage.

Shop the Ingredients

For the Beef Stew

1.5 kg beef chuck, cut into pieces

1 large onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced + 2 whole garlic cloves

3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can of chopped tomatoes)

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 cup red wine

1 cup beef broth

1 cinnamon stick

2 bay leaves

1 tsp sugar

1/2 cup olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2-3 all spice berries

For the Hilopites

500 grams hilopites pasta

2 tbsp butter

Grated Greek kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add the beef pieces and sear them until browned on all sides. This will take about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Pour in the red wine and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Let the wine simmer for a couple of minutes until it reduces slightly.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes (or canned tomatoes), tomato paste, and sugar.

Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaves.Season with salt and pepper.

Return the seared beef to the pot.

Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Stir occasionally and add a bit more broth or water if necessary to keep the stew from drying out.

Cook the HilopitesAbout 15 minutes before the stew is ready, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the hilopites pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

Add the butter and toss to coat the hilopites evenly.

Serve the hilopites and top with the beef stew.Sprinkle generously with grated kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese.

Serve hot, accompanied by a fresh salad and some crusty bread.