Description
A simple and hearty one-pot meal with ground beef and orzo pasta, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Stir in orzo, diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef orzo, one-pot meal, easy dinner recipe