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Ground Beef Orzo for Effortless

Ground Beef Orzo for Effortless Comforting Dinners


  • Author: georgina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A simple dish combining ground beef and orzo pasta for a quick meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Add orzo and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked, about 10 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Ground Beef Orzo, easy dinner, quick meal, pasta dish