Beef Giouvetsi (Greek Beef Orzo Pasta) Recipe
Warm your heart and home with this delightful Beef Giouvetsi, a traditional Greek dish that combines tender beef and orzo pasta in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this one-pot meal is both comforting and satisfying. With its harmonious blend of spices and wholesome ingredients, you’ll find every bite to be a delicious hug in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat (cut into cubes)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- Grated Kefalotyri cheese (or Parmesan) for topping
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped onion until translucent.
- Add cubed beef and brown on all sides.
- Stir in minced garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about two hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in orzo and enough hot water or broth to cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Serve topped with grated cheese and fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg