Lemony Beef and Orzo Bowls
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Lemony Beef and Orzo Bowls

Lemony Beef and Orzo Bowls

with Feta and Peppers

From zesty lemon to creamy feta, this meal is packed with flavours the whole family will love. Pick and choose ingredients so that everyone gets a bowl full of their favourites!

Tags:
Family Friendly
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

250 g

Ground Beef

170 g

Orzo

(Contains Wheat)

½ cup

Feta Cheese, crumbled

(Contains Milk)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

113 g

Baby Tomatoes

56 g

Baby Spinach

1 unit(s)

Lemon

2 tbsp

Tomato Sauce Base

1 tsp

Garlic Salt

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

2 tsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories810 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat16 g
Carbohydrate78 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein43 g
Cholesterol114 mg
Sodium1140 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Zester
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Strainer
Large Non-Stick Pan

Instructions

Prep
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Zest Guide for Step 4: 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) mild, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) medium and 1 tsp (2 tsp) zesty! Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Halve tomatoes. Roughly chop spinach. Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut any remaining lemon into wedges.

Cook orzo
2

Add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat. Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Stir until melted, 1 min. Cover and set aside.

Cook veggies
3

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil, then peppers, tomatoes and half the garlic salt. Season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 5-6 min. Stir in 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) water. Transfer veggies to a plate, then cover to keep warm.

Cook beef
4

Reheat the same pan over medium. When hot, add 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil, then beef. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Carefully drain and discard excess fat. Add tomato sauce base and remaining garlic salt. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min. Remove from heat. Season with pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) lemon zest over top, then stir to combine. (NOTE: Reference zest guide.) Cover to keep warm.

Finish orzo
5

Add spinach and lemon juice to the pot with orzo. Stir until spinach wilts, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Finish and serve
6

Divide orzo between bowls. Top with veggies and beef. Sprinkle with feta.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.