Giouvetsi with Beef
Greek

Giouvetsi with Beef

A classic Sunday Greek comfort dish of beef stew baked with orzo pasta in a fragrant tomato sauce.

90 min 820 kcal 1 portion
Protein 45g
Carbs 80g
Fat 35g
High-protein

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

  • 10 gparmesan cheese, grated
  • 15 mlolive oil
  • 1 pinchground cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1onion, diced
  • 70 gorzo pasta
  • 150 gcanned diced tomatoes
  • 150 gbeef stewing cuts
  • 2garlic cloves, minced

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy, ovenproof pot and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
  2. Toss the diced onion into the pot, cooking until soft. Stir in the minced garlic and the cinnamon.
  3. Pour the diced tomatoes into the pot along with a splash of water, bring to a simmer, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cover the pot, lower the heat, and let the beef simmer slowly until it begins to tenderize.
  5. Preheat the oven. Pour the dry orzo directly into the simmering sauce, stirring well. Add a little hot water if the sauce looks too thick.
  6. Transfer the uncovered pot into the oven and bake until the orzo has absorbed the liquid and is tender.
  7. Serve the hearty dish hot, sprinkled evenly with the grated parmesan cheese.

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