Manestra (Meat with Orzo)
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Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 1 | pound |
stewing beef
or lamb |
|
| 2 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | cup |
tomato sauce
or 1 tablespoon tomato paste |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
* |
| ⅛ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
spearmint leaves
|
* |
| 4 | cups |
water
boiling |
|
| 1 | cup |
orzo pasta
(manestra) |
* |
| 1 | cup |
cheese
grated |
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 1½ 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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 499g (17.6 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 51561% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g
54%
Saturated Fat 15g
76%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 128mg
43%
Sodium 855mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars g
Protein
77g
Vitamin A 10%
•
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 24%
•
Iron 22%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
