One pot beef mince and veggie orzo

A one pot mince dinner the family will love

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Serves

6

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Ready to win dinner in just one pan? Meet your new weeknight hero: creamy beef mince orzo, absolutely loaded with sneaky frozen spinach and a rainbow of mixed veggies. It’s cheesy, it’s hearty, and it’s on the table in 40 minutes.

A total life saver for for busy nights. It has minimal prep, zero drama, and barely any dishes to wash. Frozen veggies mean you can skip the chopping and get straight to the best part...

The whole crew will swoon over the creamy texture and big beefy flavor. Got leftovers? Pop them in the fridge and reheat for a next-day lunch that’s just as tasty!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil

  • 1 onion

    finely diced
  • 500g Quality Mark Lean Beef Mince

  • 2 garlic cloves

    crushed
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs

  • 350g orzo pasta

  • 2 cubes of vegetable stock

  • 2½ cups water

    boiled
  • 250g frozen spinach

    thawed
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

    thawed
  • 50g Parmesan cheese

    grated
  • 125g sour cream

  • 1 cup colby cheese

    grated

Method

1

Heat a large oven proof frying pan over a medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion and sauté for a few minutes until softened.

2

Add the mince and cook until browned, breaking up as it cooks.

3

Stir in the garlic and mixed herbs. Add the orzo and stir through the mince.

4

Dissolve the stock cubes in the boiling water. Pour into the pan and mix to combine.

5

Simmer on a low heat, stirring often to prevent the orzo sticking. Cook for 5- 10 minutes until the orzo is almost al dente and most of the liquid has absorbed.

6

Squeeze the water out of the thawed spinach and add to the pan along with the frozen vegetables. Cook for a few minutes until heated through.

7

Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan and sour cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Scatter over the grated cheese then place under the grill for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Tips:

  • Use any small pasta you have on hand.
  • Swap out the frozen veggies in the recipe for any you have in the pantry or fridge.

Nutrition Information per Serving (420g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves.

Energy2189kJ (523 kcal)
Protein37.8g
Total Fat20.3g
Saturated Fat10.9g
Carbohydrate43.3g
Dietary Fibre7.7g
Sodium603mg
Iron4.0mg
Zinc6.3mg
Vitamin B121.2µg