Greek Lamb with Orzo (Giouvetsi)
Explore the essence of Greek cuisine with our Giouvetsi recipe, featuring succulent lamb cooked to perfection with orzo pasta in a savory tomato-based sauce. This hearty dish captures the warmth of Mediterranean flavors, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
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6
servings15
minutes30
minutes687
kcal45
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Ingredients
2 kg Lamb, leg or shoulder
100 g Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1 Onion, grated
1 tbsp Tomato Paste
250 g Tomato Juice
500 g Orzo
Some Parsley, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Paprika
Salt & Pepper
1-2 glasses Water
Recipe directions
- Place a pot on the heat. Add olive oil, finely chopped garlic, grated onion. Add the meat and sauté until the meat is browned, at least for 5-6 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, sugar, and continue sautéing.
- Add the paprika, finely chopped parsley, season with salt and pepper, add the tomato juice, and finally add water until the meat is covered.
- Cover the pot with its lid and simmer for about 40 minutes until the meat is tender and easily pierced.
- Transfer the meat and its juices to a casserole dish and cover the casserole with its lid.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 F) and bake for half an hour.
- Half an hour later, add 1 to 2 glasses of hot water, as well as the orzo.
- Continue baking uncovered for about 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390 F).
- 15 minutes later, after it been baked and removed from the oven, add 4-5 ice cubes to stop the boiling.
Recipe video
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Calories687
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
22.1g
34%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g 15%
- Cholesterol 30mg 10%
- Sodium 819mg 35%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 1020mg 30%
- Total Carbohydrate
102.7g
34%
- Dietary Fiber 11.6g 44%
- Sugars 19.2g
- Protein 26.6g 52%
- Calcium 11%
- Iron 52%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.