Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 14.5 oz beef broth ((1 can))
  • 3.5 oz pitted green olives ((1 jar, drained and halved))
  • 6 oz crumbled feta cheese ((set some aside for garnish if desired))
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta ((uncooked))
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 cup chopped tomato

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, start to brown the ground beef. When it is about halfway done, add the onion and garlic.
  • Cook until the ground beef is completely done. Spoon off excess fat, then add the broth, olives, feta cheese, pepper, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the orzo pasta, and return to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 12 minutes.
  • Add the spinach on top, the recover and let cook for another 5 minutes, so that the spinach wilts.
  • Stir in the spinach, then add the chopped tomato and stir that in as well.
  • Serve with the reserved feta cheese sprinkled on top for garnish (optional)