Tony's Table: Orzo with Beef

NEW YORK (CBS 2) - Low temperatures, cold winds and cold nights mean it's time for something warm and hearty for dinner!

CBS 2's Tony Tantillo with a great, easy to make recipe for orzo with beef.

Orzo with Beef

- 1 cup Orzo Pasta

- 1 cup Beef Stock

- 2 Jalapeno Peppers, finely chopped

- 6 oz. Grape Tomatoes, halved

- 3 oz. Italian Parsley, chopped

- 10 oz. Rib Eye Steak, sliced

- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper

- 1/2 cup Tomatoes, sliced

- 2 Garlic Cloves

- 1/2 cup Olive Oil

- Salt & Pepper to taste

- shredded Gouda Cheese to taste

** recipe may vary by ingredients & cooking time

- in a pot, add 1/4 cup olive oil and orzo

- stir 2 - 3 minutes

- add beef stock, 1/4 cup of water

- cover pot, let cook 10 - 15 minutes, until orzo is plump

- in a pan, add 1/4 cup of olive oil, meat - heavily seasoned with salt & pepper

- cook 2 - 3 minutes on each side, until browned

- add jalapeno pepper, garlic cloves & red pepper

- simmer 5 -7 minutes

- add tomatoes, cook 1 minute - until moisture cooks off

- add orzo, Italian parsley

- serve, garnish with Gouda cheese