Spinach and Beef Orzo is a one-pot dinner that’s budget friendly and everyone loves! Creamy orzo with hearty ground beef and spinach in an addicting, cheesy cream sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups of uncooked orzo
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 5 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a wide, deep pot (6 quart capacity). Add the onion and ground beef, breaking up the ground beef while cooking until no longer pink. Drain any drippings form the pan, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and pepper and stir. Add uncooked orzo to the pan along with the diced tomatoes and their juice. Cook for two minutes to slightly toast the orzo. Pour in the beef broth, stir and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir again and turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for 12-14 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Add the mozzarella, parmesan cheese and spinach to the orzo and stir until the cheese has melted and the spinach is wilted. Taste for seasonings and serve.
Recipe Notes
Store: Let the orzo cool and then store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat the orzo in the microwave until warmed through.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
