Cilantro Beef Orzo Recipe

Name: Cilantro Beef Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups beef broth; 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (9 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups rosamarina pasta (9 ounces); 1 (11 ounce) can vacuum-packed whole kernel corn, undrained (such as Green Giant); 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained; 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-tel Mexican festival tomatoes, drained (if you don't like spicy, you can omit the tomatoes or use a less-spicy type); 2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 lb extra-lean beef, sliced (such as stirfry beef); 1 medium bell pepper, cut into strips (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (9 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups rosamarina pasta (9 ounces)
1 (11 ounce) can vacuum-packed whole kernel corn, undrained (such as Green Giant)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-tel Mexican festival tomatoes, drained (if you don't like spicy, you can omit the tomatoes or use a less-spicy type)
2 teaspoons olive oil or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 lb extra-lean beef, sliced (such as stirfry beef)
1 medium bell pepper, cut into strips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

1
Combine broth, pasta, corn, chilies and tomatoes in a 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat.
2
Cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
3
Remove from heat and let stand until nearly all the liquid is absorbed.
4
While pasta is cooking, spray a 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add oil and heat over medium high heat. Saute sliced beef and bell pepper (if using) in oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned to your liking.
5
Stir beef and peppers into pasta mixture, then mix in cilantro and black olives (if using).
6
Serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups beef broth, 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta (9 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups rosamarina pasta (9 ounces), 1 (11 ounce) can vacuum-packed whole kernel corn, undrained (such as Green Giant), 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Beef Orzo

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