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Name: Authentic Yuvetsi (Beef and Orzo Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 135 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry red wine; 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (preferably Greek or San Marzano); 2 cups beef broth or water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 lb orzo pasta (kritharaki); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled (for garnish); Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Grated Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Yuvetsi

Greece

Various

A Greek comfort food made with beef or lamb, orzo pasta, tomatoes, and spices, baked until the meat is tender.

Casserole

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