Lamb and Orzo One Pot

Name: Lamb and Orzo One Pot
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lb lamb stew meat; 1.5 cups orzo; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 3 cups beef stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 lemon; Salt

Tender braised lamb with orzo pasta, tomatoes, and herbs cooked in one pot for an aromatic, deeply satisfying Mediterranean dinner.

55 min · Comfortable · 550 cal · 42g protein · $2.90/serving · Mediterranean

Comfort Food High-Protein

55minutes

4servings

550calories

42gprotein

$2.90per serving

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Ingredients (serves 4)

1.5 lb lamb stew meat
1.5 cups orzo
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
3 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 lemon
Salt

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Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown lamb pieces on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
2
Dice onion and sauté with minced garlic for 2 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes and beef stock.
3
Return lamb to pot. Add oregano, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
4
Stir in orzo and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
5
Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve hot with fresh herbs.