Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and comforting ground beef orzo recipe. Combining savory ground beef and tender orzo pasta in a rich, flavorful sauce, this dish is quick to prepare and perfect for busy families. With customizable ingredients and a one-pot cooking method, it’s a delightful twist on traditional pasta that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Increase the heat slightly, crumble in the ground beef, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in canned tomatoes along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add orzo pasta and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Adjust seasonings if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg