One Pot Tomato Beef Orzo - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small brown onion (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup red wine (optional)
• 5 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan
• crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)