Description
This Easy Ground Beef Orzo Recipe is a quick, comforting weeknight dinner — featuring seasoned ground beef, tender orzo pasta, and a savory tomato-based sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground beef with onions and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Add Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Add liquids: Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add orzo pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, or until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese if using. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions. You can also use half beef and half sausage for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ground beef orzo, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy pasta recipe, one-pot meal