Description
This One Pan Cheesy Beef Orzo is a quick, comforting meal loaded with tender beef, creamy cheeses, and vibrant spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (2 pounds)
- Medium Yellow Onion (1, finely diced)
- Garlic (1 teaspoon, minced)
- Kosher Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Ground Black Pepper (½ teaspoon)
- Onion Powder (½ teaspoon)
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (½ teaspoon)
- Orzo Pasta (1 cup, uncooked)
- Beef Broth (3 cups or 24 ounces)
- Baby Spinach (2 cups)
- Mozzarella (¾ cup, shredded)
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese (¾ cup, shredded)
- Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion in a skillet until cooked through and tender.
- Drain excess grease and add garlic and spices, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Add beef broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover and cook orzo until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate fresh spinach and let it wilt, then stir in cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for a lighter meal or substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
You can prepare this dish ahead; just reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1070mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg