• 1 tb Oil
• 1/8 ts cinnamon
• 1 lb Beef or lamb stew meat
• 1 ts spearmint flakes
• 2 onions; chopped
• 4 c Boiling water
• 1 c tomato sauce or 1 tb tomato paste instead
• 1 c Manestra (orzo)
• 1 c Grated cheese (Mizithra!)
• 1 ts Salt
• 1/8 ts Pepper

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 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.