Description
A delicious and easy-to-make skillet dish featuring savory ground beef and orzo pasta, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, orzo, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, stirring occasionally.
- Once the orzo is cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg