Description
A simple and delicious one-pot meal featuring ground beef and orzo pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the orzo, diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Cover the pot again for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add in some chopped spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrients and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg