Ingredients
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1/2 lb lean ground beef
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2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
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1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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5 3/4 cups chicken broth
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2 cups chopped escarole or 2 cups chopped spinach
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1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
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grated parmesan cheese
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1 egg, slightly beaten
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1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
Instructions
- In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.
- In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& meatballs.
- Return to boil;reduce heat to medium.
- Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
- Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.