YOUVETSI (TRADITIONAL GREEK ORZO BAKE)
If you are looking for an authentic dish from Greece, this recipe is for you! I grew up eating this, one of my favorite meals! It's usually made with veal or lamb stew meat but my family has always used chicken, which is delicious! You can use whichever you prefer! Either way this baked orzo dish will melt in your mouth! It may sound like a lot of work, but the preparation is very little! The majority of it is cooking time!
Provided by STEFADOURAKI
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 234.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
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Jc Colon
[email protected]This youvetsi is a keeper! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The orzo is cooked in a flavorful broth and the cheese topping is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Nelida AKA Sara
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Greek food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
PASKARAN Kajanan
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The orzo cooks in one pot and the sauce is simple but flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Salah Cr7
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add some extra vegetables to the sauce, like zucchini and carrots.
sm sajib
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The orzo was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
robert chido
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my youvetsi turned out perfect. The orzo was al dente and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the crispy cheese on top. This is a great dish for a weeknight meal.
Brandon Senior
[email protected]This youvetsi was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a good dish. The orzo was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.
Raveed Zada
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. I used a combination of ground beef and lamb and it was delicious. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
fahad Deeqsi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sunil Gupta
[email protected]This youvetsi was a hit with my family! The orzo was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy cheese on top. Will definitely be making this again.