Description
Delicious Ground Beef Orzo is a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender ground beef, flavorful orzo pasta, and fresh spinach in a savory tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or other greens)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add Garlic & Seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add Orzo & Tomatoes: Stir in the orzo and diced tomatoes with their juices. Mix well to coat the orzo.
4. Pour in Broth: Add the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in Spinach: Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
6. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired. Serve this comforting Ground Beef Orzo warm for a hearty one-pan dinner!
Notes
Choose the right ground beef: Opt for a leaner ground beef, around 90% lean, to keep the dish from becoming too greasy.
Experiment with seasonings: Feel free to adjust the Italian seasoning blend to your taste, adding a bit more of your favorite herbs and spices.
Cook the orzo just right: Be careful not to overcook the orzo, as it can become mushy. Keep an eye on it and stop the simmering as soon as it’s tender but still has a slight bite.
Add extra veggies: For a nutritional boost, consider tossing in additional vegetables like diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75