Beef Giouvetsi with Orzo (Printable Version)

Slow-cooked beef simmered with tomatoes, spices, and orzo for a hearty and flavorful dish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Meat

01 - 450 grams beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 carrot, shredded (optional)
04 - 3 cloves garlic, chopped

→ Liquids

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 60 milliliters red wine (or beef broth)
07 - 720 milliliters beef broth (or chicken broth or vegetable broth)

→ Canned and Packaged

08 - 1 can (411 grams) crushed tomatoes
09 - 1 cup orzo pasta (gluten-free version if required)

→ Spices and Seasonings

10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 2 dried bay leaves
15 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown the cubes on all sides for 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add diced onion to the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in shredded carrot and cook for an additional minute.
03 - Incorporate chopped garlic and tomato paste into the pan. Stir and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in red wine and deglaze by scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon as the wine sizzles.
05 - Return the browned beef to the pan. Add broth, crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Stir to combine. Either simmer covered over low heat for 2 to 4 hours until beef is tender; or cover and bake in a preheated oven at 140°C for 2 to 4 hours; or transfer to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
06 - Stir in orzo pasta and cook until tender. Options: bring to a boil on stovetop and cook about 10 minutes; or cover and bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes; or cook on high in a slow cooker for 10 to 15 minutes, covered.
07 - Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For gluten-free adaptation, use certified gluten-free orzo pasta. Slow cooking enhances flavor and tenderness.

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