Yuvetsi Kritharaki Me Kima Kypriotiko

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
Greek-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Greek main features Vegetable oil or margarine, Lean meat, ground, Onion; minced or grated. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Yuvetsi Kritharaki Me Kima Kypriotiko

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 312.6

Description

This Greek main features Vegetable oil or margarine, Lean meat, ground, Onion; minced or grated. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Salt & freshly ground pepper 3 Whole cloves 1 Cinnamon stick 2 tb Tomato paste 1 c -Hot water 1 qt Stock (same flavor as meat) 1 1/4 c Kritharaki or orzo Parsley or watercress
  2. Heat the oil and mash the meat into it with a fork, then
  3. cook over moderate
  4. heat , stirring constantly until the raw color disappears.
  5. Add the onion, salt, and pepper to taste, spices, and tomato paste diluted with hot water.
  6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, then remove the spices.
  7. Add the hot stock and kritharaki and transfer to a buttered "yuvetsi" or baking casserole.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  9. Bake in a moderately hot oven for 40 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, stirring once.
  10. Remove from the oven.
  11. Drape with a dry kitchen towel to absorb moisture.
  12. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or watercress

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 312.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.9g30%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 86.3mg29%
Sodium 81.7mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 31.8g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, grated, greek, ground, kima, kritharaki, kypriotiko, lean, main, margarine, meat, minced, oil, onion, simmering, title, vegetable, yuvetsi
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