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Creamy Beef Orzo

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @saltandsagenutrition3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • olive oil (for the pot)Pantry15 ml
  • lean ground beefMeat450 g
  • white onion (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • Italian seasoning (generous amount)Spices6 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • diced tomatoes (canned)Pantry400 g
  • beef brothPantry240 ml
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • orzo (uncooked)Grains180 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated, plus extra for serving)Dairy35 g
  • heavy creamDairy40 ml
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices1 g
  • red pepper flakes (plus extra for serving)Spices2 g
  • spinachProduce140 g

per serving

Nutrition

444kcal

Carbs
41 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
19 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • Stovetop
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the beef

    • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
    • Add the ground beef, break it up and cook for about 3 minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Add onion and seasoning

    • Stir in the diced onion and a generous amount of Italian seasoning.
    • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion is fragrant.
    Step 2

  3. Add garlic, tomatoes and liquids

    • Add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes, beef broth and soy sauce.
    • Mix everything together well.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the orzo

    • Stir in the orzo.
    • Cover and cook for about 8 minutes.
    Step 4

  5. Make it creamy

    • Turn off the heat.
    • Stir in the grated Parmesan and heavy cream.
    • Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
    Step 5

  6. Wilt the spinach

    • Add the spinach and stir until wilted, a few minutes.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Top with extra Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
    Step 7
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