Γιουβέτσι | Giouvetsi

A comforting slow-cooked beef and orzo casserole with rich tomato base.

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef
• 500 grams orzo
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 large onion
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 200 ml red wine
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Sear beef in olive oil until browned. Remove from pan.
3. Sauté onions and garlic until soft, add tomato paste and cook briefly.
4. Deglaze with red wine, add beef, cinnamon stick and simmer.
5. Transfer mixture to a baking dish, add orzo and hot water.
6. Cover and bake for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Let rest before serving.

Chef's tips

• Stir orzo occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Add water if the dish seems dry during cooking.