Name: Sloppy Joe Orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped -; 12 oz. orzo (about 2 c.) -; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped -; 2 c. low-sodium beef broth -; 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce -; 3 tbsp. tomato paste -; 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar -; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce -; 3 c. packed baby spinach (about 3 oz.) -

Ingredients for - Sloppy Joe Orzo

1. 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2. 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef

3. Kosher salt

4. Freshly ground black pepper

5. 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

6. 12 oz. orzo (about 2 c.)

7. 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

8. 2 c. low-sodium beef broth

9. 1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce

10. 3 tbsp. tomato paste

11. 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar

12. 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

13. 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

14. 3 c. packed baby spinach (about 3 oz.)

How to cook deliciously - Sloppy Joe Orzo

1 . Stage

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and browned, about 10 minutes. Scrape beef into a colander set over a bowl and let excess fat drain.

2 . Stage

In same pot over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add orzo and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is lightly toasted and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3 . Stage

Add broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, and 2 1/2 cups water; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is tender, 12 to 14 minutes.

4 . Stage

Return beef to pot and add spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted and beef is warmed through, about 2 minutes more; season with salt and pepper, if needed.