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Manestra (Meat with Orzo)

 

42

Yield

4

servings

Prep

10

min

Cook

2

hrs

Ready

2

hrs

Trans-fat Free
 

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
teaspoon black pepper
*
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.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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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?

 

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