Youvetsi is such a crowdpleaser! Here is how you can make it

[xmelissaa]

I am a huge fan of youvetsi here is how I make it and this is what it looks like

Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and enough hot water to cover the meat. Simmer covered, over a very low heat, until meat is tender and sauce is thick.

Boil orzo in boiling salted water. Drain.

Put half the orzo into a buttered baking dish (youvetsi), cover with the meat, add the remaining orzo, and spread the tomato sauce on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in an oven set to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes or until the mixture cooks through.

• 2 lbs. lamb or beef
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 medium sized, minced onion
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 packge orzo (choose gluten-free orzo if following a gluten-free diet)
• Kefalotiri Cheese to taste

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

This is one of my favorite dishes. You should try adding some red wine to it help add flavor.

 

[seleanor]

This is one of my favorite dishes. You should try adding some red wine to it help add flavor.

Great tip! I like to use wine to deglaze the pan when I'm cooking

 

[k_tsoukalas]

This looks delicious - it is one of my favorite dishes. If I can't find Kefalotiri, I like to use Romano cheese. If I can find Hiliopites I use those instead of orzo sometimes... they have a different texture that I like once in a while.