Effortless Greek Beef Kritharaki (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Oils & Seasonings

01 - 2 tbsp olive oil
02 - salt
03 - sweet paprika powder
04 - oregano
05 - pepper

→ Dairy

06 - 100 g feta cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

07 - 1 can chopped tomatoes
08 - 1 garlic clove
09 - 1 onion

→ Pasta

10 - 250 g kritharaki (Greek orzo pasta)

→ Meat

11 - 300 g ground beef

# Instructions:

01 - Crumble up the feta, scatter it across the top, and dive in while it's warm.
02 - Mix the cooked kritharaki into the tomato-beef sauce.
03 - Boil the kritharaki following the directions on the package in salted water until just right, then strain it.
04 - Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, stir well then let it bubble away gently for about 10 minutes, lid off.
05 - Pour in salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano now.
06 - Toss the beef into the pan and cook it, stirring until it's nicely brown all over.
07 - Heat up olive oil in a big pan. Throw in the garlic and onion. Let them get soft over medium heat.
08 - Grab the onion and garlic and chop them up as tiny as you can.

# Notes:

01 - For a classic Greek touch, top with fresh mint and black olives before serving.
02 - Sear the beef really well so you get big, beefy flavor.
03 - Mix the kritharaki with the sauce just before you eat so it stays firm.
04 - Don’t cook the feta or it’ll lose its creamy texture, just sprinkle it on at the end.

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