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Is it possible to use ground pork or lamb for Greek ground beef recipes?

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xmelissaa

xmelissaa

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Im not a huge fan of ground beef sometimes and I like to switch up the types of protein that I use. Has anyone tried making pastitsio or gemista with pork or lamb for example? How was it?
 
Worldwide Greeks Editor

Worldwide Greeks Editor

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I would say yes! My Yiayia would always use a blended mix of park, beef and sometimes lamb in many of her recipes.

I have made Greek style burgers before using 2 lbs beef, 1/2 lb pork and 1/2 lb lamb (with salt, pepper and oregano)...that is an amazing burger! 🇬🇷 🇬🇷
 
k_tsoukalas

k_tsoukalas

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I am always mixing up meats when I cook, and I don't just use beef. I know a lot of recipes in the US call for beef, but as far as I can tell, this isn't traditional in Greece. So instead, I have a Greek mindset of using whatever is available and fresh, and I try to work in lamb and pork whenever I can.
 
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