Description
This Easy Ground Beef Orzo recipe combines tender orzo and flavorful ground beef for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Step 2: Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Step 3: Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned (around 7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Step 4: Stir in uncooked orzo, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Step 5: Pour in beef broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Step 6: Once cooked through, stir everything together and serve hot; garnish with fresh parsley or cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or swapping ground beef for turkey or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: ground beef, orzo, quick dinner, one-pan meal, beef pasta