001 Savory Beef Giouvetsi: Tender Braised Beef with Orzo Delight

Name: Savory Beef Giouvetsi: Tender Braised Beef with Orzo Delight
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 800 g chuck beef, cut into 3 cm cubes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 60 ml red wine (optional); 300 g crushed canned tomatoes; 500 ml beef stock; 2 cups boiling water (divided); 3 bay leaves