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Baked Meat with Orzo — traditional dish from Eastern Greece, Greece
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾52gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Baked Meat with Orzo

How to order / say it
Say it Γιουβέτσι — [Yoo-VET-see]
Order I'd like the giouvetsi, please.
Locally Θα ήθελα το γιουβέτσι, παρακαλώ.
Say locally

A comforting Greek dish of meat and orzo baked in a rich tomato sauce.

Why try it?

Giouvetsi is a beloved dish that showcases the warmth and hospitality of Mykonos cuisine. It is a staple in family gatherings, symbolizing togetherness and traditional cooking.

How it tastes

Savory and hearty, giouvetsi combines tender meat with orzo that absorbs the rich tomato sauce, offering a unique texture that's both juicy and chewy.

Origin & History — first documented: 1875

Originating in the eastern regions of Greece, giouvetsi became popular in Mykonos in the late 19th century as families sought comforting meals that could be shared. Its name derives from the Turkish word 'güveç', referring to the clay pot traditionally used for baking.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g beef
  • 🌾 200 g orzo
  • 🥣 300 ml tomato sauce
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 2 garlic cloves
  • 🌿 2 bay leaves
  • 🧂 1 cinnamon stick
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste pepper

Method

  1. 1 Brown the beef cubes in olive oil in a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato sauce, bay leaves, and cinnamon; simmer.
  4. 4 Add orzo and cover with water; bake until tender.
  5. 5 Season with salt and pepper before serving.

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