Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this one-pot ground beef orzo recipe. This quick and satisfying dish combines tender ground beef, hearty orzo pasta, and a blend of spices that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for busy families or meal prep, it’s nutritious and ready in under 30 minutes, making it an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, orzo pasta, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil; then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg