Description
Quick Cheesy Beef Orzo with Spinach is a comforting dish that combines creamy orzo pasta, savory ground beef, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its delightful flavors and easy preparation, you’ll want to add this to your regular dinner rotation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo: In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Brown the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart while cooking until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in cheese: Lower heat and add cheddar cheese and garlic powder, stirring until melted.
- Combine: Fold the cooked orzo into the beef-spinach-cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg