Description
Slow-Cooked Beef Shoulder with Garlic Orzo is a cozy dinner delight that melts in your mouth, combining tender beef with aromatic herbs and savory orzo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Beef Shoulder Roast
- 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Red Wine
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 2 tbsp Fresh Oregano
- 2 leaves Bay Leaves
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 2 cups Chicken or Beef Broth
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your slow cooker.
- Season the beef shoulder roast with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and cook briefly, then deglaze with red wine, scraping the bottom for flavor.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker, pour in the wine mixture, beef broth, rosemary, oregano, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes, cook orzo in a separate pot using chicken or beef broth of your choice.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaves from the slow cooker. Shred the beef and stir in the orzo.
- Add lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Make sure to let the beef cook low and slow for the best flavor and tenderness. Adjust broth choice based on your preference for a unique taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: Slow-Cooked Beef, Garlic Orzo, Cozy Dinner, Easy Recipes, Comfort Food, Beef Recipes