Beef and Orzo Skillet

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.
Yield 5 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Not only does this recipe make tasty use of any leftover brisket, it also cooks up in one pot, making cleanup a cinch. Fire-roasted tomatoes and your favorite barbecue sauce make this a bona-fide belly warmer! —Margie Williams, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Ingredients

  • 1 cup halved fresh mushrooms
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups cubed cooked beef brisket
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. Saute the mushrooms, celery, pepper and onion in oil in a Dutch oven until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 368 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

Not only does this recipe make tasty use of any leftover brisket, it also cooks up in one pot, making cleanup a cinch. Fire-roasted tomatoes and your favorite barbecue sauce make this a bona-fide belly warmer! —Margie Williams, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
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