Cheesy Mexican Beef Orzo
Cheesy Mexican Beef Orzo
Ingredients
- 200 g orzo
- 500 g mince, 5%
- 350 ml beef stock
- 500 g tomato passata
- 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 150 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 pinch salt, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Dice the 1/2 yellow pepper, 1/2 red pepper, and 1 onion. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large pan or pot, brown the 500g of 5% mince over medium-high heat. Break up the mince as it cooks until it is no longer pink.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Once the mince is browned, add the diced yellow pepper, red pepper, and onion to the pan. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Stir in the 1 packet of fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt to the mince and vegetable mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in the 500g of tomato passata and 350ml of beef stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir in the 200g of orzo pasta. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 12 min
- 8
Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the 150g of mozzarella cheese until it is melted and fully incorporated into the mixture, creating a cheesy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
The Cheesy Mexican Beef Orzo is now ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Mexican Beef Orzo
- 200 g orzo
- 500 g mince, 5%
- 350 ml beef stock
- 500 g tomato passata
- 1/2 yellow pepper, diced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 150 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 packet fajita seasoning
- 1 pinch salt, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Dice the 1/2 yellow pepper, 1/2 red pepper, and 1 onion. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large pan or pot, brown the 500g of 5% mince over medium-high heat. Break up the mince as it cooks until it is no longer pink.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Once the mince is browned, add the diced yellow pepper, red pepper, and onion to the pan. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Stir in the 1 packet of fajita seasoning and a pinch of salt to the mince and vegetable mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in the 500g of tomato passata and 350ml of beef stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir in the 200g of orzo pasta. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 12 min - 8
Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the 150g of mozzarella cheese until it is melted and fully incorporated into the mixture, creating a cheesy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
The Cheesy Mexican Beef Orzo is now ready to serve.