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A steaming skillet of ground beef and orzo pasta with melted parmesan and fresh spinach.

Ground Beef Orzo Skillet

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2.5 cups low -sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula; drain excess grease from the pan.
  3. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in the garlic and dry orzo pasta, cooking for 2 minutes to lightly toast the grains.
  5. Incorporate the tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the baby spinach until wilted.
  9. Fold in the Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.