Greek Lamb and Orzo
Greek Lamb and Orzo brings tender ground lamb together with orzo simmered in juicy stewed tomatoes for a hearty, comforting skillet meal. A touch of garlic and cayenne adds warmth while celery lends gentle crunch, making it balanced and satisfying. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold, tomato-rich flavors in one pan.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground lamb in the hot pan until it is browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the orzo is tender and has absorbed the liquid from the tomatoes, about 12 minutes.
- Calories 366.62 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.09 g Good Source
- Carbs 32.57 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.39 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.14 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 53.71 mg Moderate
- Sodium 356.26 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.62 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.49 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 52.9 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source
- Potassium 361.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 14.01 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.44 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Greek Lamb and Orzo is a Greek dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Garlic, and Ground Lamb. Each serving provides about 366.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Lamb and Orzo?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Greek Lamb and Orzo made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Garlic, Ground Lamb, Orzo. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Greek Lamb and Orzo?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Greek Lamb and Orzo?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Lamb and Orzo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
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