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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

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For the meat

750 gr Diced lamb

For the pasta

1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Orzo

For the sauce

1 adet Onion
3 diş Garlic
2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Beef stock

For cooking

3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil

For the spice mix

2 adet Bay leaves
0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon

General

0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt

For serving

0.5 su bardağı(~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 min
08:00
2
Add the onion and garlic and soften for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
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 min
48:00
5
Toast the orzo in a dry pan for 3 minutes, until lightly colored.
3 min
03:00
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 min
22:00
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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Nutrition (per serving)

~532

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 24%Carbs 42%Fat 34%

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.

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.

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Instructions

Sear the diced lamb in olive oil for 8 minutes, until it takes on color.

8 min