*Lamb With Orzo(Ghela Cu Manestra) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. beef or lamb stew or chicken pieces
2 onions, chopped
1 c. tomato sauce or 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 c. boiling water
1 c. manestra (orzo)
1 c. grated cheese

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan and brown meat and onions for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add tomato sauce, 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. Stir once or twice. Simmer 20 minutes more.
Serve hot with grated cheese.