Greek-Baked Lamb With Orzo Recipe

Name: Greek-Baked Lamb With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 2 1/2 lb. lamb shoulder chops (1 to 1 1/4 inches thick, fat trimmed); 1 c. dry white wine; 1 large onion, sliced thin; 1 c. tomato sauce; 2 c. boiling water; 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley; salt and pepper; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 small cinnamon stick; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp. dried oregano leaf; 1 lb. orzo or riso (rice shaped pasta)

Servings: persons

2 to 2 1/2 lb. lamb shoulder chops (1 to 1 1/4 inches thick, fat trimmed)
1 c. dry white wine
1 large onion, sliced thin
1 c. tomato sauce
2 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
salt and pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 small cinnamon stick
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. dried oregano leaf
1 lb. orzo or riso (rice shaped pasta)

1
Place chops in 10-cup gratin dish or large baking dish. Sprinkle lamb with oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Turn chops to coat evenly.
2
Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes, turning once.
3
Reduce heat to 350u00b0.
4
Add wine, cinnamon stick, onions and garlic.
5
Bake until meat is still pink inside (but not red) when cut, about 15 minutes longer.
6
(Meat will cook more later.)
7
Remove chops.
8
Cut meat from bones, keeping meat in large pieces and reserving bones.
9
Reserve meat on plate and cover.
10
Return bones to pan and stir.
11
Continue baking until onions are tender, 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and bones.
12
Add tomato sauce, oregano and 2 cups boiling water to pan.
13
Season well with salt and pepper.
14
Stir in orzo.
15
Bake 20 minutes without stirring.
16
Set meat pieces on top in 1 layer and press gently into mixture.
17
Bake until orzo is tender but firm to the bite and meat is done to taste, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.
18
Serve immediately from dish.

1449

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 2 1/2 lb. lamb shoulder chops (1 to 1 1/4 inches thick, fat trimmed), 1 c. dry white wine, 1 large onion, sliced thin, 1 c. tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Greek-Baked Lamb With Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek-Baked Lamb With Orzo

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