Veal with orzo greek style

Veal with orzo greek style.

Ingredients

• 1 kg of beef (preferably veal), in medium cubes
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic grated
• 250 ml red wine
• 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
• 1 liter of homemade beef broth
• 270 gr. Orzo medium size
• 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoons oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 grounds of allspice
• 130 gr. kefalotyri, hard cheese grated
• 200 ml olive oil
• salt
• freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium to high heat and sauté the meat for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes.
3. Pour over the wine and let the alcohol evaporate for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and the broth, lower the heat and simmer for about 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
5. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C.
6. Transfer to a clay pot or pan, add the orzo , parsley,bay leaf, allspice, salt and oregano and mix.
7. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the orzo is done and absorbs most of the liquid.
8. Take out of the oven and let the food rest for about 20 minutes.
9. Adjust the salt and pepper (be careful, the kefalotyri is salty) and serve. Pour a little raw olive oil over each dish and sprinkle with cheese.