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Giouvetsi-Style Orzo

Italian · medium

Giouvetsi-Style Orzo

Greek baked orzo with meat and tomato sauce.

Total1 hr 50 min
Prep20 min
Cook1 hr 30 min
Servings4
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Steps

  1. 01

    Brown meat and onion. Add tomato, cinnamon, and stock; braise until tender.

    ~60 min

  2. 02

    Stir in orzo and bake or simmer until pasta is cooked and sauce is thick. Finish with cheese.

    ~25 min

Tips

  • Add orzo late so it doesn’t blow out.
  • The casserole should be saucy when it goes in—orzo absorbs a lot.