Beefed Up Spanish Orzo Recipes

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.

BEEFED-UP SPANISH ORZO

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over high heat.
• Add beef, mushrooms, onion, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and beef is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
• Add cooked orzo, spaghetti sauce, and salsa.
• Reduce heat to low and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Garnish with olives and serve.