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Creamy chilli con carne orzo in a pan topped with cheddar and fresh coriander

Creamy Chilli Con Carne Orzo

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  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 400g 5% fat beef mince
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 400g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 200g dried orzo
  • 600ml beef stock
  • 20g tomato purée
  • 60g reduced-fat mature cheddar, grated
  • 100g 0% Greek yoghurt
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh coriander, optional

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the beef mince and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.

Add the red onion and pepper and cook for another 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the cumin, smoked paprika, chilli powder, oregano and tomato purée. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to coat the beef and vegetables in the spices.

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock, then add the kidney beans and orzo. Stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the orzo sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add a splash of water if it becomes too thick before the orzo is tender.

Once the orzo is cooked, reduce the heat to low. Stir through 40g of the cheddar until melted. Remove the pan from the heat and leave it for 2 minutes before stirring through the Greek yoghurt. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Divide between bowls and scatter over the remaining cheddar and fresh coriander, if using.

  • Author: Scott Baptie
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 541
  • Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 46g