GREEK BEEF AND ORZO

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 lb (0.5 kg) lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp oregano, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 cup shredded feta cheese

Directions

1. Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring to break up beef, until browned, about 7 - 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Stir in next 7 ingredients (tomato sauce through orzo). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.