Description
Slow-Cooked Beef Shoulder with Garlic Orzo is the perfect cozy dinner choice. This hearty dish features tender beef shoulder roast complemented by rich flavors in a garlic orzo base, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
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, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook briefly until caramelized.
- Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and add the beef broth, rosemary, oregano, and bay leaves.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- In the last 20 minutes of cooking, add orzo and adjust broth if necessary.
- Finish with lemon juice and garnish with parsley and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasonings and herbs according to your taste. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of steamed vegetables.
- 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 Shoulder, Garlic Orzo, Cozy Dinner, Hearty Meal, Comfort Food