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Slow-Cooked Beef Shoulder with Garlic Orzo:

Slow-Cooked Beef Shoulder with Garlic Orzo: Your Cozy Dinner Delight

Experience the warm, savory taste of Slow-Cooked Beef Shoulder with Garlic Orzo, a cozy Mediterranean dinner delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 kg Beef Shoulder Roast Well-marbled cut like chuck
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt For seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper Freshly ground
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Cooked briefly
  • 1 cup Red Wine Dry variety like cabernet
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Can use dried
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano Can use dried
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta To absorb flavors
  • 2 cups Chicken or Beef Broth Based on taste preferences
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice For brightness
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For added flavor

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the beef shoulder roast dry, season with kosher salt and black pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned.
  2. Sauté onion until softened, stir in garlic and tomato paste, then pour in red wine to deglaze. Reduce for a few minutes.
  3. Add seared beef back to the pot, pour in beef broth with herbs, cover, and braise in the oven.
  4. In another skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil, toast orzo, then add broth and simmer until orzo is tender.
  5. Shred or slice beef, serve over garlic orzo, and drizzle with broth. Garnish with parsley and cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow meat to rest for 15 minutes after cooking. Adjust cooking time if needed. Store leftovers separately.

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