Description
Ground beef orzo combines tender pasta with savory beef and vibrant greens, creating a comforting dish perfect for any gathering. This one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 7-10 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add orzo pasta, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid.
- Uncover and fold in spinach (or kale) and tomato sauce; cook until greens wilted (around 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg