Description
Embark on a culinary journey with this Delicious Ground Beef Orzo Recipe, perfect for any occasion from weekday dinners to family gatherings. This one-pot meal features tender orzo pasta combined with savory ground beef and fresh vegetables, all cooked in just 30 minutes. With its rich flavors and comforting textures, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced tomatoes with juice and beef broth; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then add orzo pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg