Lamb With Spinach and Orzo

Name: Lamb With Spinach and Orzo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 21 min
Total time: 1 h 51 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 12 ounces cooked fresh spinach, chopped (or one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive; 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"This dish is Mediterranean-esque and a good one-dish meal."

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Ready In:: 1hr 51mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
2 ¹⁄₂ cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
³⁄₄ cup uncooked orzo pasta
12 ounces cooked fresh spinach, chopped (or one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¹⁄₄ cup pitted kalamata olive
¹⁄₄ cup crumbled feta cheese

directions

In a large soup pot over medium heat, let the oil get warmed.
Add in lamb, onion, and garlic; stir/saute for about 5 minutes or until meat is browned and veggies are tender.
Stir in oregano and cumin; cook 1 minute.
Add in stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Lower heat to med-low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Add in orzo; bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, about 15 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Add in spinach, lemon juice, and olives; stir to mix well and cook about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Divide into individual plates and sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired.