Title: Lamb Saute with Orzo (Arni Me Manestra)
Categories: Cheese Lamb Entree Onions
Yield: 4 Servings

2	tb	Olive oil
1	lb	Lamb; in 2" cubes
2	md	Onions; chopped
1	c	Tomato sauce
1/8	ts	Cinnamon
1	ts	Salt
		Pepper; to taste
1	ts	Mint flakes
4	c	Boiling water
1	c	Orzo
1	c	Grated cheese

Heat oil in large saucepan and brown onions. Add lamb cubes and brown well on all sides. Add tomato sauce, 2 cups water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until lamb is tender. Add remaining 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add orzo, stirring a few times. Simmer 20-25 minutes longer. Serve hot with grated cheese. Add a crisp salad and red retsina wine for a perfect meal. Makes 4 servings. MC formatting by bobbi744@sojourn. com

NOTES : Manestra is the Greek word for Orzo, a rice shaped pasta. It can be simply boiled and served buttered with cheese. This dish is a favorite throughout Greece and in Detroit's Greektown. Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #5 by fatfree-request@fatfree.com on Sep 18, 1997

Recipe by: Opaa! Greek Cooking Detriot Style by George J. Gekas

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