Description
Ground Beef Orzo is a heartwarming dish that combines savory ground beef and tender orzo pasta, enveloped in a rich broth. With its aromatic blend of spices and fresh ingredients, this comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it promises to delight even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then add orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until orzo is tender (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy; taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg