Giouvetsi is a Greek baked casserole made by cooking lamb cubes in tomato sauce scented with cinnamon and bay leaf, then adding orzo. Served without cheese, this version contains no dairy.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot and brown the lamb cubes on all sides for 15 minutes.
Add the onion and crushed garlic cloves and sauté until softened. Add the grated tomatoes, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and hot broth, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir the orzo, salt, and black pepper into the boiling sauce, then transfer to a baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in an oven preheated to 190°C / 375°F for 20 minutes, until the orzo absorbs the liquid. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
Make sure the sauce is boiling before putting it in the oven; warm sauce will keep the orzo from cooking evenly. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten).
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