Description
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful Savory Ground Beef Orzo, perfect for cozy nights and quick weeknight dinners. This one-pot meal combines tender ground beef, al dente orzo, and aromatic seasonings for a comforting dish everyone will love. Easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding family or friends, this recipe is a must-try for pasta and comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: mince garlic, dice onion, measure broth and seasonings.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, breaking apart with a spoon, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in orzo pasta, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle extra Parmesan or fresh herbs before serving.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, or add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for more nutrition.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of broth to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg