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 kg lamb shoulder, diced; 2 onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 500 ml hot chicken or 500 ml vegetable stock; 400 g orzo pasta; freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

1 kg lamb shoulder, diced
2 onions, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
400 g chopped tomatoes
500 ml hot chicken or 500 ml vegetable stock
400 g orzo pasta
freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve

1
Brown the lamb in a non-stick frying pan then transfer to a slow cooker.
2
Heat the oil in the same pan and gently fry the onions until soft, add the oregano and cinnamon, stir then add to the slow cooker on a low temperature.
3
Add the cinnamon sticks, tomatoes and the stock to the slow cooker.
4
Cook for approximately 7 hours until the meat is tender.
5
Turn the heat to high, remove the cinnamon sticks and add the orzo.
6
Cook for approx 25 minutes until the orzo is cooked.
7
Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with crusty bread.

1545

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

118

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg lamb shoulder, diced, 2 onions, sliced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 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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