regional dishRecommended
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The Verdict
The ultimate home-cooked comfort dish for meat lovers.
Why go
Lamb or beef stewed with orzo in a rich tomato sauce, often baked in a clay pot. It is the Greek equivalent of a warm hug.
Best for
Families · Food
Skip if
You have an aversion to orzo or heavy pasta dishes.
Best months
Winter-Spring
Recommendation
Recommended
Understand the place
Lamb or beef stewed with orzo in tomato sauce, often baked in clay. Rich, filling comfort food built for cold nights and slow eating.
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