So'O-Yosopy

Superstition has it that if anyone who does not enjoy cooking is present in the kitchen they may cause the So'O-Yosopy to seperate and spoil the dish!

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds ground lean serloin or round Steak
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 2 medium onions, finely chopped
 * 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped or 1 or 2 fresh hot peppers, seeded and chopped
 * 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
 * 1/2 cup rice or vermicelli
 * salt
 * grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) Have the butcher grind the meat twice, then mash it in a mortar to make sure it is completely pulverized or use a food processer. Set the meat aside together with any juices.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the onions and pepper until the onions are softened.
 * 3) Add the tomatoes and cook until the mixture is thick and well blended, about 5 minutes longer.
 * 4) Cool the mixture slightly.
 * 5) Put the Beef and its juices into a saucepan.
 * 6) Stir in the sauteed onions, pepper, and tomatoes, known as the sofrito, and 8 cups cold water. Mix well.
 * 7) Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon.
 * 8) Add the rice or noodles and simmer, still stirring, until tender, about 15 minutes.
 * 9) At this point, season to taste with salt. If salt is added earlier the meat and the liquid, which shood be completely blended, may separate.


 * Serving Suggestion:
 * Served with a baked sweet potato or a thick slice of broiled yucca (cassava), or both, and Sopa Paraguaya, Paraguayan corn Bread despite its misleading name.
 * Sprinkle, if liked, with grated Cheese.