Description
Ground Beef Orzo is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender ground beef and creamy orzo pasta in a rich, savory sauce. This one-pot dish is not only quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights, but also brings family and friends together with its delightful flavors and inviting aroma. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tsp olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, and cook until browned, approximately 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juices and let simmer for about 5 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add the orzo pasta and beef broth; bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. Cover and reduce heat.
- Simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg