Greek-Inspired Beef Orzo Skillet by @feelgoodfoodie

30 min

4 servings

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🧅

100 g

Onion

🥩

450 g

Ground beef

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🌿

2 g

Oregano

🧂

6 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🍝

180 g

Orzo

🍲

470 ml

Vegetable broth

🍅

430 g

Tomatoes

🥬

90 g

Baby spinach

🧀

75 g

Feta cheese

🍋

1 lemon

Lemon

  1. Dice
    • onion
    • garlic
    • lemon zest

    Dice 1 small onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Zest 1 small lemon.

  2. Heat
    • olive oil

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add
    • onion
    • lean ground beef

    Add the diced onion and 1 pound lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until browned and the onion is softened.

  4. Add
    • garlic
    • dried oregano

    Add the minced garlic, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir frequently for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Add
    • orzo
    • low-sodium vegetable broth
    • diced tomatoes

    Add 1 cup orzo, 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, and the 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with its juices. Stir until combined.

  6. Reduce

    Bring the skillet mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low once it boils.

  7. Simmer
    • orzo

    Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir once or twice until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.

  8. Stir
    • baby spinach

    Stir in 3 cups baby spinach. Cook for 1 minute until the spinach wilts.

  9. Stir
    • lemon zest

    Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in all lemon zest.

  10. Sprinkle
    • feta cheese
    • Orzo

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese over the orzo. Serve the skillet warm.

Greek-Inspired Beef Orzo Skillet by @feelgoodfoodie

30 min

4 servings

🫒

15 ml

Olive oil

🧅

100 g

Onion

🥩

450 g

Ground beef

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🌿

2 g

Oregano

🧂

6 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black pepper

🍝

180 g

Orzo

🍲

470 ml

Vegetable broth

🍅

430 g

Tomatoes

🥬

90 g

Baby spinach

🧀

75 g

Feta cheese

🍋

1 lemon

Lemon

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Dice 1 small onion and mince 3 garlic cloves. Zest 1 small lemon.

    🧅onion
    🧄garlic
    🍋lemon zest
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍋citrus zester

  2. Step 2/10

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.

    🫒olive oil
    🥄wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/10

    Add the diced onion and 1 pound lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until browned and the onion is softened.

    🧅onion
    🥩lean ground beef
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/10

    Add the minced garlic, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir frequently for 1 minute until fragrant.

    🧄garlic
    🌿dried oregano
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  5. Step 5/10

    Add 1 cup orzo, 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, and the 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with its juices. Stir until combined.

    🍝orzo
    🥕low-sodium vegetable broth
    🍅diced tomatoes
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cup

  6. Step 6/10

    Bring the skillet mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low once it boils.

  7. Step 7/10

    Cover the skillet and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir once or twice until the orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.

    🍝orzo
    ✨skillet lid
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/10

    Stir in 3 cups baby spinach. Cook for 1 minute until the spinach wilts.

    🥬baby spinach
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cup

  9. Step 9/10

    Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in all lemon zest.

    🍋lemon zest
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/10

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese over the orzo. Serve the skillet warm.

    🧀feta cheese
    🥄measuring cup

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices, Grains, Pasta, Canned Goods, Leafy Greens, Dairy

Ingredients

Olive oil, Onion, Ground beef, Garlic, Oregano, Salt, Black pepper, Orzo, Vegetable broth, Tomatoes, Baby spinach, Feta cheese, Lemon

Notes

Onion (small, diced), Ground beef (lean, halal), Garlic (minced), Orzo (uncooked), Vegetable broth (low-sodium), Tomatoes (canned, with juices, diced), Feta cheese (crumbled), Lemon (small, zested)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein

Calories

500 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 48g, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Total Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Sugars: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 720mg, Sodium: 710mg, Magnesium: 75mg, Zinc: 5.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 310mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin K: 145mcg, Folate: 135mcg DFE, Vitamin B12: 1.7mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, citrus zester, skillet lid

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Family Meal, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Crumbly

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Herbal, Tomatoey, Citrusy, Salty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Add a splash of broth when reheating if needed)