Lamb With Orzo Pasta (Greek) Recipe

Name: Lamb With Orzo Pasta (Greek)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless lamb shoulder; 3 tablespoons olive oil, for pan browning; 6 cups canned / fresh chicken broth; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 cups orzo pasta; 1 1/2 cups peeled/chopped yellow onions; 3 cloves garlic; 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried dill; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless lamb shoulder
3 tablespoons olive oil, for pan browning
6 cups canned / fresh chicken broth
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups orzo pasta
1 1/2 cups peeled/chopped yellow onions
3 cloves garlic
2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons dried dill
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 lemon, juice of

1
In a stove-top Dutch oven brown the boneless lamb shoulder in the olive oil.
2
Salt and pepper to taste.
3
Add enough stock to come halfway up the side of the meat and simmer, covered, until very tender, about two hours.
4
Remove the meat from the pot and set aside, covered, to keep warm.
5
Remove the fat from the stock in the pan and add more stock if necessary to make up four cups.
6
Remove the stock from the pan and set aside.
7
Heat the Dutch oven again and add half cup olive oil.
8
Add the orzo pasta and toss for a minute.
9
Add the chopped onion and garlic sautee until the onion is clear.
10
Stir in the tomatoes, dillweed and parsley.
11
Return the meat to the pot along with the 4 cups of stock.
12
Cover and simmer until the broth is absorbed and the pasta is tender, about 30 minutes.
13
NOTE: if the dish is too wet when the pasta is tender continue to cook for a few more minutes with the lid off to reduce the sauce.

2465

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

103

Carbs

214

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, 3 tablespoons olive oil, for pan browning, 6 cups canned / fresh chicken broth, 1/2 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lamb With Orzo Pasta (Greek) 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.

Lamb With Orzo Pasta (Greek)

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