Greek Beef Stew

This is nice on chilly spring or fall nights.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs stewing beef, cut in 1 inch pieces
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  clove garlic, minced
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  cup  thinly sliced carrot
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 3  tablespoons  minced parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups  large corkscrew macaroni
• 1  cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine

Directions

1. In Dutch oven or heavy skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic in oil.
2. until beef loses its redness.
3. Stir in next 7 ingredients, cover.
4. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook macaroni as package directs..
6. Drain.
7. Toss hot cooked macaronii with cheese and butter.
8. Arrange on large serving platter.
9. Spoon Meat mixture over.