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Manestra (Meat With Orzo)

Course : Greek
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil

1 pound beef or lamb stew meat

2 medium Onions -- chopped

1 cup tomato sauce -- -=or=-

1 tablespoon tomato paste instead

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon spearmint flakes

4 cups boiling water

1 cup manestra -- (orzo)

1 cup grated cheese -- (mizithra!)

Preparation / Directions:

Heat oil in large saucepan and brown meat and onions for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add tomato, seasonings, and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender. Add remaining water and bring to a boil. Add manestra. Stir once or twice. Simmer 20 minutes more. Serve hot with grated cheese. From "The Complete Greek Cookbook" by Theresa Karas Yianilios, Avenel Books, New York.

Manestra (Meat With Orzo)

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