Charred Beef and Roasted Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad

Name: Charred Beef and Roasted Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or ½ cup beef broth; ¼ cup liquid honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning or 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning; salt and pepper; 1 -2 sweet red pepper, cut into chunks; 2 cups mushrooms, halved; 1 vidalia onion; 1 small eggplant; 1 small zucchini (sliced half and diagonally); 1 (1 lb) beef top sirloin steak (1-inch/2.5 cm thick); 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 ½ cups dried orzo pasta; ½ cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomato packed in oil (optional); ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 -2 tablespoon maggi seasoning sauce, and (to personal taste) or 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce (to personal taste); ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)

Servings: persons

½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or ½ cup beef broth
¼ cup liquid honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning or 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
salt and pepper
1 -2 sweet red pepper, cut into chunks
2 cups mushrooms, halved
1 vidalia onion
1 small eggplant
1 small zucchini (sliced half and diagonally)
1 (1 lb) beef top sirloin steak (1-inch/2.5 cm thick)
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 ½ cups dried orzo pasta
½ cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomato packed in oil (optional)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 tablespoon maggi seasoning sauce, and (to personal taste) or 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce (to personal taste)
¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)

1
Whisk together the first seven ingredients in a bowl.
2
Season with generous pinch of each salt and pepper.
3
On large rimmed parchment paper-lined baking sheet, toss the veggies (not corn) with half the broth mixture.
4
Set remaining broth mixture aside.
5
Season beef with remaining salt and pepper; place on top of vegetables.
6
Place under broiler about 3 inches (8 cm) from heat; broil until lightly charred, about 7 minutes.
7
Remove from oven; toss vegetables and turn beef over.
8
Return to oven and broil for 7 minutes.
9
Remove steak and let rest.
10
Stir corn into vegetables; broil until vegetables are charred and softened, about 5 minutes.
11
Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain and toss with remaining broth mixture, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
12
Mix in charred mixed veggies.
13
Add Maggi and/or soy sauce to taste.
14
Thinly slice beef across the grain and arrange over veggies.
15
Variations of this recipe can be found on Canadian Mushrooms and Canadian Beef websites; as well as several others.
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I've made some adaptations and needed to save this to my recipe box.
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Enjoy!

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kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or ½ cup beef broth, ¼ cup liquid honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic pepper seasoning or 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Charred Beef and Roasted Veggie Orzo Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!