Description
Comforting Ground Beef Orzo: A One-Pan Meal to Savor
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
- 2 cup beef broth
- 4 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned and crumbly. Drain any excess fat if needed.
2. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until they’re softened and fragrant.
3. Add the uncooked orzo pasta and the diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet, mixing well to combine.
4. Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and let the orzo cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
6. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook just until it’s wilted and incorporated into the dish.
7. Serve the Ground Beef Orzo warm, savoring the comforting flavors and textures in each bite.
Notes
One serving of Ground Beef Orzo provides approximately 450 calories, 32 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and 16 grams of fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 32 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams