MANESTRA (MEAT WITH ORZO)

Manestra (Meat With Orzo) image

Provided by lazyme

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon oil
1 lb beef stew meat or 1 lb lamb stew meat
2 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 orzo pasta (manestra)
1 cup grated mizithra cheese

Steps:

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 (orzo).
Stir once or twice.
Simmer 20 minutes more.
Serve hot with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1005, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 31.6