Lamb Giouvetsi

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4.7

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    2 serves

  • Calories

    855 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Lamb Giouvetsi

Greek-style braised lamb shanks cooked with orzo

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lamb shanks or 4 maller ones
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 1 carrot finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 400 g tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups orzo
  • grated cheese Kefalotyri, Parmesan, Romano
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Instructions

  1. Wash and clean your lamb shanks. Pat dry with a paper towel to remove all moisture.
  2. Heat a little olive oil to a large cast iron pot and add proceed to brown your lamb shanks until they are lovely and caramelised. Once browned remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot add your onions, garlic, celery and carrot and cook until translucent. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, all the spices, water and season well.
  4. Place the browned lamb shanks back into the tomato mixture and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
  5. Transfer your oven proof cast iron pot to an oven (pre heated to 170 deg C). Cover and allow the lamb shanks to cook for approx 2-2.5 hours. (they should be "falling off the bone").
  6. Ten mins prior to serving add your orzo and lentils if using.
  7. The dish is ready when the pasta has cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  8. Allow to rest for a few minutes and then serve with your cheese of choice.

Notes

  • Please Note: The calorie count is based on two lamb shanks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 855kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 105g (35%) Protein 57g (114%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 855 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 855kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 105g 35%
Protein 57g 114%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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