Creamy Beef and Orzo
Serves 4
15 mins prep
20 mins cook
35 mins total
Creamy Beef and Orzo, a cozy one-pot meal perfect for fall. This dish combines ground beef, orzo, diced tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce.
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1. Dice 1/2 of a white onion and mince 3-4 cloves of fresh garlic. 2. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat 2-3 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. 3. Add in 1 lb. ground beef. Break up with a spatula and cook for about three minutes. 4. Add in diced white onion and Italian seasoning and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the onion is fragrant. 5. Then add in minced garlic, 14 oz. diced canned tomatoes, 1-1.5 cups. beef broth, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce. 6. Pour in 1 cup of orzo and mix well. Cook for 8 minutes or until orzo is completely cooked. 7. Turn off the stove and add 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream, and season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. 8. Add in 4-5 cups of spinach. Cover and let it wilt. 9. Top with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.

