Jul 14 2026
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Arni Giouvetsi Recipe

Inspired by Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna
Time3h
Serves4

Braised lamb shank, house made tomato sauce, herbed orzo pasta, sautéed vegetables and feta cheese crumbled

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Ingredients

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Braised Lamb Shank

Herbed Orzo Pasta

Sautéed Vegetables

Garnish

Method

Braised Lamb Shank

  1. 1

    Prepare the Lamb

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and black pepper and brown them on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same pot, add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Deglaze and Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes. Then, add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, bay leaves, and return the lamb shanks to the pot.

  4. 4

    Braised Cooking

    Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the lamb shanks braise for about 2 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.

Herbed Orzo Pasta

  1. 5

    Cook the Orzo

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and salt. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

  2. 6

    Add Herbs

    Once cooked, drain the orzo and return it to the pan. Drizzle with olive oil and stir in chopped fresh parsley.

Sautéed Vegetables

  1. 7

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced zucchini and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Season with salt and black pepper.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Serve the Dish

    On a plate, serve a portion of herbed orzo topped with a braised lamb shank. Spoon the tomato sauce over the lamb and orzo. Add a side of sautéed vegetables and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

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