Angelo's Dish Recipe

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound lamb, beef, or pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic salt, or to taste
1/2 tablespoon pepper, or to taste
4 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy skillet, and brown the meat until no longer red. Add the onions, and sauté for 1 minute longer. Add the garlic salt and enough water to cover the meat. Add the pepper according to taste. Cook over low heat for 2 hours, until the meat is very tender. Check the water level occasionally to prevent scorching the meat. When the meat is almost ready, shape the cooked rice into a ring on a platter. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the rice. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil quickly in a skillet. Spoon the meat into the center of the ring. Pour the hot oil over the rice. Pour the pan juices into a gravy boat, and serve alongside the meat dish.

Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Tips From Our Test Kitchen:
This dish is so good that you’ll want to make a double batch. The leftovers are great.