Cajun Orzo with Ground Beef - One-Pan Creamy Pasta Dish

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 shallots or 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 green bell peppers, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 500g lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp celery salt
• 1 tsp garlic & herb seasoning or garlic powder
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp salt
• 300g orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp tomato purée (concentrated tomato paste)
• 800ml beef broth
• 3 tbsp grated cheddar cheese, plus extra for serving
• 1 red jalapeño, sliced (optional)
• Fresh thyme, for garnish