Beef & Orzo Mediterranean Style Recipe

Name: Beef & Orzo Mediterranean Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces dried orzo pasta (1 cup); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1/2 - 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces dried orzo pasta (1 cup)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 - 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Sprinkle salt into a 10 to 12 inch frying pan over medium-high heat. Crumble beef into pan and cook, stirring often, until meat begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in onion, and continue to cook, stirring, until onion is soft but not brown, about 5 minutes. Spoon off and discard excess fat.
2
Add garlic, tomatoes (break them up with a spoon) and their liquid, broth, oregano, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil then stir in pasta. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently until pasta is tender to bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, squeeze as much liquid as possible from spinach. Stir spinach into pasta mixture just until heated through. Serve with cheese to add to taste.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef & Orzo Mediterranean Style falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef & Orzo Mediterranean Style

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