Saffron Beef Risotto

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== Description ==
Makes 6 servings. 
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ pound beef sirloin, cut into strips
* garlic salt and ground black pepper
* ¾ cup diced red pepper
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* ½ cup chopped onion
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice
* pinch (about 1/16 teaspoon) ground saffron
* ⅓ cup dry sherry
* 2 cups beef broth, divided
* 3 cups water
* 1 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* ¼ cup milk
== Directions ==
# Season beef with garlic salt and black pepper.
# Cook beef and red pepper in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef and pepper; set aside.
# Cook onion in butter until soft.
# Add rice and saffron; stir 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add sherry; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
# Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
# Stir in peas, cheese, milk and reserved beef mixture; serve immediately.
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Italian Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Pea Recipes
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Category:Risotto Recipes