Easy Dinners: Marry Me Beef

Prepare the beef: 

1. In a bowl, toss the beef strips with cornflour, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

Sear the beef:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef strips in batches, searing for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and crispy. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics:

1. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil.
2. Sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Add sundried tomatoes & cook orzo:

1. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2. Add the orzo.
3. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Finish the dish:

1. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan, baby spinach, and chopped basil.
2. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce is creamy.

Serve:

1. Divide the creamy orzo among serving plates.
2. Top with the seared beef strips.
3. Garnish with additional Parmesan and fresh basil.