Greek Lamb With Orzo Recipe

Name: Greek Lamb With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried greek oregano; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb lamb stew meat; 1 (15 ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes; 1 cup fruity red wine; 1/2 - 3/4 cup water or 1/2-3/4 cup stock; 1/2 lb orzo pasta; salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 cinnamon stick
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried greek oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lamb stew meat
1 (15 ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes
1 cup fruity red wine
1/2 - 3/4 cup water or 1/2-3/4 cup stock
1/2 lb orzo pasta
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a stew pot over medium heat, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil until it shimmers. Add onion, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and oregano, and saute 5-10 minutes, until onion is soft and translucent. Add garlic and saute 30 sec until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Add remaining oil to pot and heat until shimmering. Add lamb and brown on all sides. Return onion mixture to pot. Squish the tomatoes between your fingers to crush them thoroughly. Add tomatoes and red wine to pot, and add just enough water or stock to cover the lamb.
3
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 2-3 hours. If the meat has bones, remove them and discard. Add orzo and simmer 10-15 minutes more, until orzo is tender. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

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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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Greek 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 Lamb With Orzo

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