Beef with orzo and spinach

Name: Beef with orzo and spinach
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 450 g ground beef; 200 g orzo pasta; 1 pcs onion; 2 pcs garlic; 400 g canned tomatoes; 500 ml beef broth; 200 g frozen spinach; 1 tsp dried oregano; 50 g grated parmesan; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A quick one-pan dish with ground beef, orzo pasta, tomatoes, and spinach.

Total: 35 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 525
Protein: 40 g
Fat: 17 g
Carbs: 54 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

ground beef450 g
orzo pasta200 g
onion1 pcs
garlic2 pcs
canned tomatoes400 g
beef broth500 ml
frozen spinach200 g
dried oregano1 tsp
grated parmesan50 g
saltto taste
black pepperto taste

Method

6 steps

Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook, stirring, for 3-5 minutes until browned.
Add the chopped onion and cook for another 5 minutes until soft, draining excess fat if necessary.
Add the minced garlic, tomatoes with their juice, broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Stir in the orzo pasta, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
Squeeze excess liquid from the thawed spinach, add it to the skillet, and heat everything through.
Serve the dish sprinkled with grated parmesan.