Description
This Ground Beef Orzo recipe is a flavorful one-pan dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It combines tender orzo pasta with seasoned ground beef, savory broth, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Orzo and Other Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Prepare the Orzo Mixture: Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are softened.
- Cook Orzo: Stir in orzo, beef broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and spinach until melted and wilted. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can add heavy cream or cream cheese at the end.
- Variations: Try kale instead of spinach or add bell peppers for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
