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Southwest Style Orzo-risotto Recipe

	Housewifey84 / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago This recipe is a lot like risotto but uses orzo; rice shaped pasta. A good one pot meal too. Be sure to use your skillet with the biggest diameter and cooking surface to ensure even cooking. Prep:10m Cook:35m Servings:46	Housewifey8
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Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef

2 Tbsp. veg. oil

2 Tbsp. butter

1 lb. orzo pasta (uncooked)

1 diced onion

2 cloves chopped garlic

1 diced green pepper

1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flake

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

dash cayenne (or more if desired)

salt & pepper

1 can or bottle beer (I recommend a light beer)

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

6 c. hot beef broth/stock

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed & drained

1 can (15.25 oz.) corn, drained

Directions

In pan with large circumference over med-hi heat crumble and cook beef.

When meat is almost done add oil, butter and orzo. Stir to coat orzo.

Add onion, garlic and green pepper. Cook til orzo is lightly browned and veg. are tender.

Add seasonings, mix well.

Add beer and paste, mix well. Allow liquid to cook off completely before adding broth.

Gradually add broth couple ladles at a time, allowing liquid to cook off before adding more, stirring often (just like risotto).

When last of liquid is added mix in drained black beans and corn.

Serve when last of liquid is absorbed, and orzo is tender.

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Comments

chefmeow 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Great recipe. Love orzo and love the combination of spices in this dish. Great post and a high 5.

sparow64 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Great post! Will be trying this one.

sparow64 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Great post, will be trying this one.

fizzle3nat 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Great flavors! My husband isn't too fond of rice, so using the orzo in this is a great substitution! Thanks for sharing! - Natalie

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