Greek Youvetsi

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Serving: 4

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

600g stewing steak
250g orzo/rice pasta (any small pasta will work)
1 tin chopped tomatoes
4 tbs tomato puree
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
4 tbs olive oil
250ml red wine and 1 beef stock pot (you can use water instead of wine but it will not be as rich)
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper
passata / water (if you find the dish is getting dry whilst cooking)

Fry off the beef and onion in the olive oil for 4 mins then transfer into sc add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato puree, bay leaves, red wine, beef stock pot and and season.
Stir well and cook on low for 6 -8 hours.
Add the orzo about an hour before end of cooking time and stir.
Cook on low for 45 mins - 1 hour (until the pasta is soft).
If you feel the mix is getting dry add some fluid, I added 250ml passata after adding the orzo but that is optional. Serve with crumbled feta cheese and fresh bread :)