Description
A savory dish combining ground beef and orzo pasta cooked in a rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, Beef and Orzo, Pasta Dish