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Greek Beef Orzo Pasta (Giouvetsi)

Greek Beef Orzo Pasta (Giouvetsi)

This Greek Beef Orzo Pasta (Giouvetsi) is a one pot, flavorful dish with tender beef and thick tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 769 kcal

Equipment

  • large deep pot

Ingredients
  

Giouvetsi

  • 28 ounce chuck beef cut into 3 cm cubes see notes for more cut options!
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste be generous!
  • ¼ cup red wine optional
  • 300 g crushed canned tomatoes can crush fresh ones
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 4 cups boiling water divided
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 cups orzo pasta

Instructions
 

Giouvetsi

  • Clean and pat dry your beef. Cut away excess fat and sinew and cut into 3cm cubes. Add to a bowl and season with salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix to coat.
  • Heat up a large deep pot on high heat. Add the olive oil and cook your beef in 3 batches until browned on both sides. Once cooked add all back into the pot along with the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute and then add your tomato paste. Stir until the tomato paste starts caramelizing on the bottom.
  • Add your red wine, beef stock and 2 cups (500ml) boiling water and the bay leaves. Mix to combine. Place your lid on top, bring to a simmer then lower the heat to low heat and allow to cook for 90 minutes. Once cooked, the beef should be tender and fall apart.
  • Add 2 more cups of boiling water and the orzo pasta and stir. Cook for a further 20 minutes. Sprinkle with some grated kefalotyri cheese or some parsley and serve nice and hot!

Notes

Giouvetsi can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Measurements are offered in Australian cup and weight measurements.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 769kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 52gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 901mgPotassium: 1439mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 377IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 7mg
Keyword beef, pasta, stew
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