Moroccan Style Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 6 ounces orzo pasta (about 1 cup)

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/3 cup currant or raisins
• 1/3 cup kalamata olive, cut in half
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup red wine

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

Directions

1. 1

   Cook orzo according to package directions or boil in lightly salted water 7 minutes until al dente. Add drained chickpeas and drain all in a colander.

2. 2

   In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook about 3 minutes while stirring. Season with cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and salt. Add beef and cook 3 to 4 minutes while stirring and breaking up meat. Add currants, olives, orange juice, red wine, and tomatoes. Simmer 8 minutes. Stir in pasta and chickpeas.