HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF ORZO

parmesan cheese

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In a heated saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and let it come to temperature.

Add the diced onion and chopped red bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, add in 3/4 pound of ground beef and break it down, mixing it well with the onion and red bell pepper until browned.

Drain the cooked ground beef of all excess grease.

Add 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon adobo all-purpose seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder to the beef, mixing until well combined.

Add 3 large minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the mixture and mix until well combined.

Pour in 2 and 1/2 cups of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, mixing until well combined, and bring to a simmer.

Once simmering, add in 1 and 1/2 cups of dry orzo pasta and mix well. Lower the heat and cover, letting it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the orzo is al dente, stirring occasionally.

Once the orzo is al dente, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and the chopped spinach, mixing until well combined, and let it cook for about 1 more minute until the spinach has wilted.

Serve the ground beef orzo, optionally sprinkling with grated Parmesan cheese.

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