Description
Beef Giouvetsi is a classic Greek comfort dish made with tender braised beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce and baked with orzo pasta. Hearty, cozy, and full of Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine or extra beef broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- Grated Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides.
- Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, wine, cinnamon, oregano, allspice, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1 1/2–2 hours until beef is tender.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Stir in orzo and transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring once, until orzo is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving. Top with grated cheese.
Notes
Giouvetsi can also be made with lamb or chicken. If the dish thickens too much while baking, stir in a little extra warm broth before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: beef giouvetsi, greek beef orzo, mediterranean comfort food
