Beef / Pork

Beef and Orzo is for Dinner.

Beef and Orzo takes several minutes to prepare.

Beef and Orzo takes several minutes to cook.

Beef and Orzo makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Beef and Orzo are:

* 6 oz lean ground beef
* 12 oz orzo
* 1 tsp. olive oil
* 1 onion diced
* 3 cloves minced garlic
* 1 tsp. cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp. oregano
* 14 oz can of whole tomatoes (don't drain)
* 2 Tbsp. pitted black olives
* salt & pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Here is how you make Beef and Orzo:

DirectionsBrown ground beef in skillet. In a separate skillet on medium, heat oil, onion, garlic, cinnamon and oregano stirring constantly. Drain fat from cooked ground beef and add to oil mixture. Put whole tomatoes and juice in blender until smooth. Add to mixture until the sauce is thick (approx 15 minutes). Remove from heat and add olives and season with salt & pepper. Add cooked orzo (follow directions on box) and top off with feta cheese.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOOTHPERFECT.

The nutritional information for Beef and Orzo is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 320.3

• Total Fat: 9.1 g
• Cholesterol: 26.8 mg
• Sodium: 149.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 47.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 13.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Beef and Orzo is Low Carb