Description
A flavorful dish combining ground beef with orzo pasta for a quick and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the orzo pasta, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 28g