Cilantro Orzo and Beef Recipe

Fresh southwestern flavors make this extra-lean beef dish a tasty and simple solution to the “What’s for dinner?”
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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 Beef broth3 Cup (48 tbs)
 Orzo/Rosamarina pasta9 Ounce (Uncooked)
 Green giant niblets vacuum packed whole kernel corn11 Ounce (Undrained)
 Chopped green chili4 1⁄2 Ounce, undrained (Old El Paso)
 Olive oil/Vegetable oil2 Teaspoon
 Cut up extra lean beef1⁄2 Pound (For Stir Fry)
 Bell pepper1 Medium, cut into 1/4 inch strips
 Chopped cilantro1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 457 Calories from Fat 66

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g11.8%

Saturated Fat 0.57 g2.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 841.4 mg35.1%

Total Carbohydrates 74 g24.7%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.8%

Sugars 10.8 g

Protein 22 g43.9%

Vitamin A 14.1% Vitamin C 183.7%

Calcium 2.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Mix broth, pasta, corn and chilies in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pasta is just tender; remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes or until almost all liquid is absorbed.
2. While pasta mixture is cooking, spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Cook beef and bell pepper in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown.
3. Stir beef mixture into pasta mixture. Stir in cilantro.
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