Description
This one-pot ground beef and orzo recipe is a quick and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor and requires minimal cleanup, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot with the ground beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (undrained) and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the other seasonings.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like chopped carrots or bell peppers along with the onion.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg