Description
A traditional Greek comfort dish featuring tender braised beef and orzo pasta in a rich, aromatic tomato and cinnamon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown beef chunks in olive oil over medium-high heat until seared.
- Add onions and carrots, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cinnamon, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add beef broth and crushed tomatoes; bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
- Cover and cook for 2-2.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in dry orzo and simmer for another 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked through.
- Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with parsley.