Description
Ground Beef Orzo is a quick and delicious dinner option that combines tender orzo pasta with seasoned ground beef and vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the orzo pasta.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg