One-Pot Ground Beef Orzo
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A quick and hearty one-pot meal with ground beef and orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the orzo, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free orzo.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Try meal planning with this recipe for easy weeknight dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg