Best Beefed Up Spanish Orzo Recipes

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BEEF ORZO SOUP



Beef Orzo Soup image

Although I have not tried it yet, it sounds good and I wanted to save it to my cookbook for later. It came from Oldfashionedliving.com's newsletter.

Provided by sweetomato

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs round steaks or 1 1/2 lbs chuck steaks, cut into small cubes
2 cups chopped carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1 large onion, chopped
4 quarts water
3 tablespoons beef base
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt & fresh ground pepper
8 ounces orzo-small shell pasta
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, brown the beef cubes on all sides with the onion. Season with salt and pepper. Add the water Bring to a boil. Skim off any residue that is on the top of the water. Lower the heat to medium and cook for an hour.
  • Add the beef soup base according to instructions on the brand you use. Add the carrots and celery. Continue to simmer on medium, while the pan is covered for an additional 30 minutes,or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Taste and add more pepper and salt if needed. In another pan cook the pasta till just done as instructed on the package. Drain and add to the soup pot. Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.

BEEF & ORZO MEDITERRANEAN STYLE



Beef & Orzo Mediterranean Style image

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

BEEF AND ORZO SKILLET



Beef and Orzo Skillet image

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.

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