Beef & Tomato Orzo with a Cheesy Top

 

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Serves 4

Ingredients.

• 500g lean beef mince
• Spray oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 tsp garlic purée
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g chopped tomatoes
• 650ml hot beef stock
• 300g orzo
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper
• 120g cheddar, Red Leicester & mozzarella mix
• Small handful fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and spray lightly with oil.
2. Add the beef mince and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
3. Add the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds then add in the tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, oregano and seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in the orzo and cook over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring regularly, until tender and thickened adding more stock if needed.
6. Sprinkle over the cheese, cover with a lid for 2–3 minutes until melted.
7. Finish with fresh parsley before serving.

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Calories - 581

Protein - 45.2g