Best Beef And Orzo Skillet Recipes

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BEEF AND ORZO SKILLET



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Not only does this recipe make tasty use of any leftover brisket, it also cooks up in one pot, making cleanup a cinch. Fire-roasted tomatoes and your favorite barbecue sauce make this a bona-fide belly warmer! -Margie Williams, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup halved fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cubed cooked beef brisket
1 cup beef broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Saute the mushrooms, celery, pepper and onion in oil in a Dutch oven until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 946mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CILANTRO ORZO AND BEEF



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Fresh southwestern flavors make this extra-lean beef dish a tasty and simple solution to the "What's for dinner?" question.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (9 ounces)
1 can (11 ounces) vacuum-packed whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 pound cut-up extra-lean beef for stir-fry
1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix broth, pasta, corn and chilies in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender; remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed.
  • While pasta mixture is cooking, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef and bell pepper in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown.
  • Stir beef mixture into pasta mixture. Stir in cilantro.

CORNED BEEF HASH AND EGGS



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Sunday breakfasts have always been special in our house. It's fun to get in the kitchen and cook with the kids. No matter how many new recipes we try, they always rate this corned beef hash recipe No. 1! -Rick Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash browns
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup canola oil
4 to 5 cups chopped cooked corned beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 large eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large ovenproof skillet, cook hash browns and onion in oil until potatoes are browned and onion is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in corned beef and salt. , Make 8 wells in the hash browns. Break one egg into each well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until eggs reach desired doneness. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 30g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BEEF & ORZO MEDITERRANEAN STYLE



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Quick-fix skillet supper with orzo pasta, ground beef, spinach, oregano, and tomatoes. So easy to make, great for those nights when you don't feel like cooking, but don't want fast food.

Provided by Matthew Molus

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces dried orzo pasta (1 cup)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle salt into a 10 to 12 inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Crumble beef into pan and cook, stirring often, until meat begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in onion, and continue to cook, stirring, until onion is soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Spoon off and discard excess fat.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes (break them up with a spoon) and their liquid, broth, oregano, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil then stir in pasta. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently until pasta is tender to bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, squeeze as much liquid as possible from spinach. Stir spinach into pasta mixture just until heated through. Serve with cheese to add to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 954.1, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 6, Protein 39.9

GREEK BEEF AND ORZO (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Enjoy the same flavorful Greek beef and pasta taste in a lighter, easy one-skillet meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 23m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except yogurt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender. Serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg

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