Description
A hearty one-pot meal combining savory ground beef with tender orzo pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and add rinsed orzo pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender; stir halfway through.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Notes
Serve warm topped with extra grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs like parsley. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg