Beef Youvetsi with Orzo

Beef Youvetsi with Orzo

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Greek · 140 min · Beef · high-protein

474 cal 30g protein 48g carbs 18g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 5 servings
  • 1/2 lb beef stew chuck, cubed
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup grated kefalotyri cheese

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Brown the beef cubes in olive oil in a Dutch oven, then add diced onion and garlic.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, allspice, and broth, cover, and simmer gently 90 minutes to 2 hours, until the beef is truly tender.
  3. Stir in the orzo and add more broth or water if needed.
  4. Transfer to a baking dish and bake uncovered at 375F for 20 minutes until the orzo is plump.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese and serve hot.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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