How to Make Greek Lamb and Orzo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek cuisine is known for its bold flavors and simple, yet delicious ingredients. One dish that perfectly captures the essence of Greek cooking is Greek Lamb and Orzo. This dish combines succulent lamb with tender orzo pasta, and a variety of traditional Greek seasonings to create a truly mouthwatering meal.

When it comes to Greek cuisine, lamb is a staple ingredient. Its rich and savory flavor is enhanced by the addition of olive oil, garlic, oregano, and lemon juice. These classic G...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the lamb, and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking up into crumbles, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the orzo is tender and has absorbed the liquid from the tomatoes, about 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 445mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 526mg