BOOKWORMAN'S SPICY ORZO

BOOKWORMAN'S SPICY ORZO image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground lamb or turkey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 jalapeÃ±o chili with seeds, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 cups canned beef broth or water
1-2 cups water
28 oz can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and sautÃ© until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain fat. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger and chili to same skillet and sautÃ© 2 minutes. Add cardamom, curry powder and orzo and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, canned tomatoes, and about 1 cup water and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and most of broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally and maybe adding more water to prevent sticking on bottom of skillet, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.