One-Pot Curried Beef & Spinach Orzo with Toasted Almonds (20-Minute Recipe)
This quick and flavorful one-pot meal features tender ground beef simmered with curry spices, orzo, and fresh spinach, topped with crunchy toasted almonds. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's ready in just 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1.5 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tsp lemon zest
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown (remove and set aside).
⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ Medium-highIn the same pot, add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up beef, until browned and onions are soft.
⏱️ 5 minutes 🌡️ Medium-highStir in garlic and curry powder; cook until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ MediumAdd orzo, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
⏱️ 6 minutes 🌡️ Medium-lowStir in chopped spinach and lemon zest. Cook uncovered until spinach is wilted and mixture is creamy.
⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ Medium-lowTop with toasted almonds and serve immediately.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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