Beef Giouvetsi (Beef with Orzo)

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg beef
• 500 g large orzo
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Salt
• Pepper
• Sweet paprika
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef:
   Wash the beef well and let it drain in a colander.
2. Sauté the Beef:
   In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the beef on all sides. Once browned, remove it and set aside in a bowl.
3. Cook the Vegetables:
   In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic, then add the tomatoes and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   Return the beef to the pot and add salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and the cinnamon stick. Pour in enough water to just cover all the ingredients.
5. Simmer:
   Continue cooking over medium heat for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
6. Add the Orzo:
   Once the beef is tender, add the orzo, stirring continuously to prevent sticking. If the broth in the pot is low, gradually add hot water until you reach the desired amount of liquid.
7. Finish Cooking:
   When done, the dish should be moist but not overly soupy.

Serve your giouvetsi warm, with a balanced amount of broth. Enjoy!

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