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Crispy Beef Orzo
October 28, 2021
This delicious twist on meat and orzo can be served as a main dish or appetizer. For an appetizer, keep the beef and orzo separate and plate them together before serving.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
Beef:
1 lb. pepper steak
Salt to taste
Garlic powder to taste
¾ cup cornstarch
Oil for frying
Sauce:
½ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
1 frozen garlic cube
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/8 cup water
Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Orzo:
1 bag orzo, cooked according to package instructions
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Directions:
Lightly sprinkle the meat with salt and garlic powder, then coat in cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch of oil. Recoat the meat with cornstarch and shake off the excess starch. Deep-fry on medium heat for 2–3 minutes, taking care not to overcrowd the pan. Remove from pan and drain the extra oil.
In the pan, mix sauce ingredients together and bring to a boil. Add the beef and mix until well combined.
In a bowl, combine orzo ingredients. Toss with the crispy beef.
Serve warm.