Its a delicious blending of two cultures.
Like many Greek families, they slowly assimilated, adopting American traditions while holding onto their cultural roots.
One tradition they embraced was Thanksgivingbut with a Greek twist.
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Our Thanksgiving table had the usual turkey and stuffing along with a few traditional Greek dishes.
Growing up, my brother and I yearned for more “American” food on the Thanksgiving table.
Its interesting how much time changes things.
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Now, I cant imagine Thanksgiving without my moms Greek-inspired stuffing.
The smell instantly transports me back to my childhood kitchen, where I helped my mom prepare it.
Im thrilled to finally get this recipe down on paper.
Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood
It frees up limited oven space and gives you more time to enjoy yourself.
The stuffing is a perfect make-ahead candidate.
It can be prepared and baked the day before up to the point where the foil is removed.
Cool the stuffing completely and refrigerate.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the beef, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Stir in 1 cup of broth, tomato sauce, and chestnuts, and bring to a simmer.
Remove the pot from the heat.
Add the stuffing cubes, raisins, and parsley, and stir to combine.
Stir in the remaining broth and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Uncover and continue baking until stuffing is golden brown on top, 10 to 15 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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