Ground Beef Orzo: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Weeknights
Ground Beef Orzo is a delicious and easy recipe that brings comfort food to your table on busy weeknights. With its hearty ingredients and quick cooking time, it’s perfect for the whole family.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and orzo.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until the orzo is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a creamier texture, stir in some cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Quick Recipes