Ground Beef Orzo Delight: A Comforting, Easy Dinner Recipe
A warm and satisfying dish combining ground beef and tender orzo pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in beef broth, orzo, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, easy dinner, comforting recipe