Greek Beef Orzo Bake
Greek-style beef chuck and orzo bake with crushed tomatoes, cinnamon, broth, and feta. A hearty one-pan dinner with tender braised beef.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 135 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef chuck
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup orzo
- 0.333 cup feta cheese
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Cut the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. (about 10 min) — 350°F
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, turning occasionally, then transfer it to a plate. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
- Add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, and cinnamon, then cook for 30 seconds. (about 5 min) — Medium heat
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and broth, scraping up any browned bits. Return the beef and bring the mixture to a simmer. (about 5 min) — Simmering
- Cover and bake until the beef is tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. (about 105 min) — 350°F
- Stir in the orzo, cover, and bake until the orzo is tender and the beef reaches at least 145°F, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then scatter the feta over the top. (about 25 min) — 350°F