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Medium 1 hr 53 min~560 kcal 7/10
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Giouvetsi
A Greek baked stew of lamb or beef, tomato sauce, warm spices, and orzo pasta finished in the oven.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 5~532 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 75 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 750 g Diced lamb
For the pasta
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Orzo
For the sauce
- 1 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Beef stock
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
For the spice mix
- 2 Bay leaves
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
General
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Kashar cheese or kefalotiri
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Instructions
- 1
Sear the diced lamb in olive oil for 8 minutes, until it takes on color.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the onion and garlic and soften for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato puree, beef stock, bay leaves, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 4
Cook the meat covered for 48 minutes, until tender.
48 min48:00 - 5
Toast the orzo in a dry pan for 3 minutes, until lightly colored.
3 min03:00 - 6
Transfer the meat sauce to a baking dish, add the orzo, and mix.
- 7
Bake the casserole at 190°C for 22 minutes, until the orzo absorbs the sauce.
22 min22:00 - 8
Remove the bay leaves, sprinkle with cheese, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not add the orzo at the start; when it goes in after the meat has softened, it absorbs the sauce without collapsing into mush.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve giouvetsi hot from the baking dish, with cucumber in strained yogurt and green salad if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~532
kcal calories
32
g protein
56
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 42%Fat 34%
6.6g
Sugar
4.5g
Fiber
1649.9mg
Sodium
17g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Giouvetsi make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Giouvetsi take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 75 minutes; 100 minutes in total.Is Giouvetsi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Giouvetsi have?
Approximately 532 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 56g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Giouvetsi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Giouvetsi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Giouvetsi need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Giouvetsi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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