Description
Ground Beef Orzo is a comforting and satisfying dish that seamlessly blends tender orzo pasta with savory ground beef, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families seeking both nutrition and flavor. With the added goodness of fresh spinach and Italian herbs, each bite is packed with deliciousness. Customize it by swapping ground beef for turkey or chicken to suit your preferences. Whether served family-style or garnished with fresh herbs and cheese, Ground Beef Orzo is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic and canned tomatoes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in orzo pasta and beef broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg