Hearty Ground Beef Orzo: A Comforting Family Favorite Recipe
A comforting dish perfect for families, blending savory ground beef with tender orzo pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Stir in the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in the orzo.
- Reduce heat and let simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Hearty Ground Beef Orzo, Comfort Food, Family Recipe