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Manestra (Meat with Orzo)

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Submitted by packers

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

2 hrs

READY

2 hrs

Ingredients

1 15
TABLESPOON ML VEGETABLE OIL
1 453.6
POUND G STEWING BEEF
or lamb
2 2
EACH EACH ONIONS
chopped
1 237
CUP ML TOMATO SAUCE
or 1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
0.6
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
0.6
TEASPOON ML CINNAMON
1 5
TEASPOON ML SPEARMINT LEAVES *
4 946
CUPS ML WATER
boiling
1 237
CUP ML ORZO PASTA
(manestra) *
1 237
CUP ML 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 499g (17.6 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 515 61% 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?
Trans-fat Free
 

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