Description
A comforting one-pan dish featuring ground beef, orzo pasta, and savory broth, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Optional: your favorite veggies (e.g., bell peppers, spinach)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, drizzle olive oil and heat over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until they become translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Increase the heat slightly, then add the ground beef; cook until browned and no longer pink, roughly 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, scraping up any flavorful bits from the skillet.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the orzo pasta, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions (10-12 minutes) until tender and the broth is mostly absorbed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If adding veggies, toss them in during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or spices. Maintain medium heat to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg