Description
A comforting Greek dish featuring tender beef, orzo pasta, and a fragrant tomato broth, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated cheese (e.g., feta or parmesan) for topping
- Crusty bread for serving
- Greek salad for serving
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat and brown the beef cubes until golden.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion softens and turns translucent.
- Stir in flavorful ingredients: Toss in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer: Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook the beef: Let everything cook for about 90 to 120 minutes, checking occasionally.
- Add the orzo pasta: Once the beef is tender, stir in the orzo pasta and continue to cook until al dente.
- Serve: Dish out while hot, topped with grated cheese, served with crusty bread and Greek salad.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap beef for vegetables and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef, Giouvetsi, Greek, comfort food, family dinner