Slimming World Recipe Greek Beef Stew With Orzo Pasta

Greek beef stew with orzo pasta (Youvetsi) The …

WEBMay 6, 2018 · Take the hot casserole out of the oven, add the orzo pasta and the olive oil and stir to combine. Remove the cinnamon stick, the …

1. Bring the beef to room temperature and pat it dry very well with kitchen paper.
2. Set a deep pot over high heat and add the oil and the beef cubes in one layer. Sauté for 3 minutes without stirring or until the meat no longer sticks to the surface of the pot (if your pot is not large enough, do it in batches). Using tongs turn the met to brown from the other side.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add the onion, the leek, the carrot, the bay leaves, the cinnamon stick, the cloves and the allspice kernels. Stir and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir for one minute.
4. Add the wine, the pureed tomatoes, the sugar, the broth (or water), the salt, and the pepper. Cover and simmer for one hour or until beef is tender (time may vary and can take up to 2 hours, depending on the age, the part and the quality of the meat). When the meat is done, it should be left with a thick sauce. (If the pot has too much liquid you should use only 4 cups of water for the orzo pasta).

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