{"id":"4c60465f-8d2e-463f-b193-0ea67794a83d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4c60465f-8d2e-463f-b193-0ea67794a83d","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a45563059/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe/","title":"Sloppy Joe Orzo","description":"You don’t need to sandwich a sloppy Joe to enjoy it; you can try this totally comforting sloppy Joe orzo instead.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef","item":"lean ground beef","quantity":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"12 oz. orzo (about 2 cups)","item":"orzo","quantity":12,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 2 cups"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 c. low-sodium beef broth","item":"low-sodium beef broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce","item":"(15-oz.) can tomato sauce","quantity":1},{"text":"3 tbsp. tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar","item":"packed light brown sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce","item":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3 c. packed baby spinach (about 3 oz.)","item":"packed baby spinach","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","preparation":"about 3 oz."}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbsp. oil. Add beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and browned, about 10 minutes. Scrape beef into a colander set over a bowl and let excess fat drain."},{"number":2,"text":"In same pot over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add orzo and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until orzo is lightly toasted and garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Add broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is tender, 12 to 14 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Return beef to pot and add spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted and beef is warmed through, about 2 minutes more; season with salt and pepper, if needed."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:31.742168+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:31.742168+00:00"}