Description
Beef Giouvetsi is a classic Greek beef and orzo dish slow-cooked in a spiced tomato sauce until rich, tender, and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1½ cups orzo pasta
- 2 cups hot water or extra beef broth
- Grated Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef in batches, then set aside.
- Sauté onion until soft, add garlic and tomato paste, and cook briefly.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, spices, and sugar.
- Return beef to the pot and simmer covered until tender.
- Add orzo and extra liquid as needed, then cook until pasta is tender.
- Remove spices, top with cheese and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Stir orzo gently to prevent sticking.
- Add extra broth if sauce thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek