Ground Beef Orzo Recipe
This Ground Beef Orzo recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With lean ground beef, tender orzo pasta, and nutritious spinach cooked in a savory broth, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
Orzo Pasta:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
Onion and Garlic:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Diced Tomatoes with Herbs:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs
Beef Broth:
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
Spinach:
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or other greens)
Italian Seasoning:
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and tomatoes: Stir in minced garlic and canned tomatoes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook orzo: Add orzo and beef broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Finish with spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning until spinach wilts (about 1 minute).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, One-Pan Meal, Weeknight Dinner, Beef and Pasta
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