Sloppy Joe Orzo

Sloppy Joe Orzo

Ingredients

500g lean ground beef

500ml beef stock

350g orzo

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

400g chopped tomatoes

3 tbsp tomato puree

2 tbsp light brown sugar

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

85g baby spinach

Salt and pepper

Method

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and browned. Drain off the excess fat and remove from the pan.
2. In same pot over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
3. Add orzo and garlic and cook for around 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until orzo is lightly toasted.
4. Add beef stock, tomato sauce, tomato puree, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and 550ml water; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook on a simmer for around 15 minutes, stirring frequently until liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is tender.
6. Return beef to pot and add spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted and beef is warmed through.