Description
A warm and comforting Greek stew featuring tender beef, sweet tomato, flavorful cinnamon, and toothsome orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef, cubed
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons)
- Grated cheese (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add the cubed beef to the skillet and cook, turning, until browned on all sides to develop a deep, savory crust.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, cinnamon, and salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover partially and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender and the sauce has developed rich flavor.
- While the beef simmers, cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain. Combine the cooked orzo with the beef mixture, stirring well so the orzo soaks up the sauce. Serve hot with grated cheese on top if desired.
Notes
For best results, brown the beef well, cook orzo separately, and use a heavy pot for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 115 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 90mg