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Beef, Orzo Pasta, Olives, Bread

Instant Pot Greek Beef Stew (Yiouvetsi)

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A traditional Greek dish that is a staple in the Greek culture with its delicious ingredients all tossed into one pot the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Kilo beef chunks boneless
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves whole
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ¼ cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 grated fresh tomatoes
  • ½ tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 baking pan

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding the chopped onion and two tablespoons of olive oil into the Instant pot and press the saute button. Saute for a few minutes.
    Beef, Orzo Pasta, Olives, Bread
  • Add the meat, tomato paste, fresh grated tomatoes, bay leaves, garlic, salt, pepper, and one cup of vegetable broth. (you can use water instead of broth) Give it a good stir and add the cinnamon stick,
  • Press the Pressure Cook button to normal for 30 minutes, and seal the lid. Preheat the oven to 180 C /375 F. Release and transfer the beef stew to a baking pan, add the Orzo pasta. Add in the last two cups of vegetable broth, give it a stir and cook for 15 more minutes.
    Greek Beef Stew that was cooked in an Instant Pot. Then transferred to a clay roasting pan, adding Orzo pasta and then cooked for 10 more minutes in the oven.
  • Once it's ready garnish with your favorite cheese.
Keyword beef, Instant Pot, Stew