Description
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring cheesy ground beef and orzo pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo, beef broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers during the cooking process for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg