Beef Orzo And Rice Recipes

GIOUVETSI RECIPE (GREEK BEEF STEW WITH ORZO PASTA)

Steps:

• Pat dry your Giouvetsi meat with paper towels.
• Heat 1/2 of a cup of olive oil into a pan, add the chopped onions and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes in medium-low heat. Turn up the heat and add the veal; brown the meat on all sides until crusty.
• Stir in the tomato paste, sauté for a minute then pour in the red wine. Wait for the wine to evaporate. Add the tinned tomatoes, the sugar, the cinnamon stick and a good pinch of salt and pepper and enough water to cover the meat.
• Turn the heat down and simmer with the lid on for about 45 minutes or until the beef is tender and fully cooked. Occasionally stir and top up with water if the sauce starts to dry out.
• In the meantime, heat another pan, add 3 tbsps of olive oil and the orzo pasta and sauté, until golden.
• Once your meat is done simmering, place the orzo pasta in an oven tray along with the meat and sauce (remove the cinnamon stick) and mix.
• If needed, add enough water so that the pasta is just covered. As a rule of thumb you'll need about 3 cups of liquid for 1 cup of orzo pasta.
• Cover the tray with some aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven at 180C for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil, add a splash of water if it has dried out, and put back in the oven for another 15 minutes.
• To serve, sprinkle with some grated kefalotyri or any hard yellow cheese and enjoy!

BEEF AND ORZO SKILLET

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.

ORZO AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add orzo and brown until golden.
• Add rice, bouillon, and water; bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to medium-low.
• Simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed; serve.

EASY STOVETOP RICE PILAF WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan/pot. Add orzo and cook until golden brown.
• Add onion and saute until onions become clear.
• Add garlic and saute for another minute or so.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and remove lid. Let stand for a few minutes then fluff with a fork and serve!

SERENA BAKES SIMPLY FROM SCRATCH

Steps:

• In a large saute pan with a tight fitting lid add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until starting to become hot.
• Add shallots and orzo. Stir until orzo becomes golden brown and shallots are softened.
• Stir in rice and cook until translucent.
• Add chicken stock, herbs, and salt.
• Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover.
• Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender, and liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in butter until melted.

BEEF & ORZO MEDITERRANEAN STYLE

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.

GROUND BEEF AND ORZO

Steps:

• Fill a large dutch oven halfway full withwater, cover, and bring to boil.
• When the water comes to boil, add the orzo and 1 tbsp. salt and cook for 15 minutes, or until the orzo is opaque. Note: If you use a brand other than Misko, follow the package instructions.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil on medium high heat in a large dutch oven. Saute the onion, garlic, and ground beef. until the beef is no longer pink, Stir in salt, pepper, and cinnamon. (about 5-7 minutes).
• Add your tomato, bring to a boil, and simmer on low for 20 minutes. By now, your orzo should be almost ready!
• Drain the orzo into through a fine colander (don't lose your orzo down the drain!)
• Stir orzo into ground beef mixture and combine well. Taste and adjust your seasonings. Cook on medium to low heat for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.