Description
A hearty and flavorful ground beef orzo dish that combines tender orzo pasta with savory ground beef, fresh spinach, and mushrooms, perfect for a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add orzo, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Delicious Ground Beef Orzo Recipe, Orzo with spinach and mushrooms