This extra delicious beef orzo recipe reduces your dinner prep to 15 minutes. This is quite different from the usual tastes, not just beef orzo. Here is a Turkish-style beef orzo pilaf.
Low Calorie Beef Orzo Recipe
We devised a different recipe, which is highly preferred among Turkish dishes. You may not have tried this dish before, but if you give it a chance, you can be sure it will become one of your favorites.
Orzo is a low-calorie kind of wheat. They are added to salads and many dishes in various countries. This wheat is quite tasty, but consider its compatibility with beef… This combination creates a unique flavor.
It can put you off some meaty recipes, especially if you’re experiencing a high cholesterol level. However, adopting a low-cholesterol diet means getting less than 200mg of cholesterol daily. 1 portion of the beef orzo recipe contains approximately 50mg of cholesterol, which is ideal.
Cholesterol is a severe disease. Before trying a new recipe and significantly changing your diet, consult your doctor and get his/her approval first.
Along with a high flavor and low cholesterol level, they also contain a high fiber level. This is the key to a healthy digestive system.
Now that you know enough about this meal, let’s move on to the step-by-step recipe and learn how to create this beauty.
Beef Orzo Recipe
Ingredients
- 4/5 cups orzo
- 1/2 lbs. beef
- 1 green pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 tbsp. pepper paste optional
- 3 tbsp. sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 medium size yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cups beef stock
- Fresh parsley Topping, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a wide but shallow pan on the stove over low heat. Allow it to heat up briefly. Meanwhile, finely dice the onions and chop the peppers into rings.
- Add sunflower oil to the pan, followed by the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onions and sauté briefly.
- After sautéing the onions, add the chopped peppers to the pan and continue cooking. Next, add the diced beef and continue frying.
- Meanwhile, rinse the orzo in a wire strainer, ensuring it is thoroughly washed and drained. Add the orzo to the pan with the meat and vegetables, and fry everything together briefly.
- Incorporate the tomato and pepper paste into the mixture, followed by the beef stock and water. Increase the heat and cover the pot with a lid.
- Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer (covered) until the liquid has completely evaporated. Stir the dish once the orzo has absorbed all the liquid. Use a large wooden spoon to flatten the surface of the dish.
- Place a paper towel between the pan and the lid for optimal flavor infusion.
