Name: Youvetsi (Traditional Greek Orzo Bake)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Olive oil - ½ cup; Cubed lamb stew meat - 3 pounds; Whole peeled tomatoes, pureed in a food processor - 1 (28 ounce) can; Garlic, roughly chopped - 4 cloves; White sugar - ½ teaspoon; Salt and pepper to taste - ½ teaspoon; Butter - ½ cup; Uncooked orzo pasta - 1 pound; Hot water - 3 cups

Ingredients for - Youvetsi (Traditional Greek Orzo Bake)

1. Olive oil ½ cup

2. Cubed lamb stew meat 3 pounds

3. Whole peeled tomatoes, pureed in a food processor 1 (28 ounce) can

4. Garlic, roughly chopped 4 cloves

5. White sugar ½ teaspoon

6. Salt and pepper to taste ½ teaspoon

7. Butter ½ cup

8. Uncooked orzo pasta 1 pound

9. Hot water 3 cups

How to cook deliciously - Youvetsi (Traditional Greek Orzo Bake)

1 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add the orzo. Saute until slightly brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer orzo to a baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Remove meat from the saucepan and place on top of the orzo. Pour tomato sauce evenly over meat. Add hot water. Cover with aluminum foil.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until all water is absorbed and orzo is soft, about 1 hour. If the dish becomes too dry, add more water during baking.