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Yiouvetsi — Keto Lamb and Orzo Bake

Yiouvetsi is a beloved Sunday bake in Greece — lamb braised in a rich tomato sauce, with orzo pasta absorbing all of the incredible braising juices and turning sticky and magnificent.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 395kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder chops or neck
  • 2 packages (7 oz each) hearts of palm pasta drained and rinsed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cans (14 oz each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tsp each ground cinnamon and allspice
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups beef or lamb broth
  • Grated graviera or kefalotyri cheese to serve
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F (160C). Season lamb generously.
  • Brown lamb in olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over high heat, 4 minutes per side. Remove.
  • Saute onion until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add wine and deglaze. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, allspice, and oregano.
  • Return lamb to pot. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise in the oven 1.5 hours.
  • Remove lamb. Add hearts of palm pasta to the sauce in the pot. Nestle lamb back on top. Return to oven uncovered for 20 minutes until pasta has absorbed sauce.
  • Serve with grated cheese over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 395kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2.5g
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