Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish. Speciality: Low Sodium diet.

Greek

3 lbs Lamb, cut 1 1/2" cubes

1/2 lb Butter

1 Onion, chopped

1 1/2 lbs Tomatoes, peeled and strained or 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, diluted with 1 cup water

Salt and Pepper

8 cups Water

4 cups Raw Rice

Wash and dry meat. Brown 2/3 of the butter in large pot. Add meat and brown on all sides. Add onions and continue to cook until they become a light golden color. Add tomatoes or diluted tomato paste, and the salt, pepper and water. Cover pot and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hr. Put meat into casserole and keep it warm. Strain sauce; measure it. Add water if necessary to make 8 or 9 cups. Pour into lge. pot and bring to a boil. Add rice. Stir at the start to prevent sticking. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, 20-30 min. Remove from heat. Add meat and mix well. Brown remaining butter and pour it over the rice. Cover pot with a clean towel, then cover towel with pot lid. Let stand for 5 min. Serve hot.

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Serves: 10

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