Description
This Delicious Ground Beef Orzo Recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that will satisfy everyone at the table. With tender ground beef, savory herbs, and nutritious spinach, this one-pot meal is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or other greens)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add the ground beef: Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
- Cook the orzo: Add orzo and beef broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Stir in minced garlic and canned tomatoes; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning until spinach wilts (about 1 minute).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Orzo Recipe, One-Pot Meal, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe
