Description
Ground Beef Orzo is a comforting one-pot dish that combines tender ground beef, perfectly cooked orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, savory sauce. This meal not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your heart, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, Ground Beef Orzo will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and green), chopped
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the onion, bell peppers, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef, breaking it apart until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and dried herbs; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add diced tomatoes and beef broth; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in uncooked orzo; cover and cook until orzo is tender (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg