Description
This Ground Beef Orzo Recipe is a quick, one-pot dinner made with savory lean ground beef, tender orzo pasta, garlic, and herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a hearty, budget-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean recommended)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and Italian seasoning; cook briefly.
- Pour in broth and add orzo pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
For meal prep, slightly undercook the orzo and add a splash of broth when reheating to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: ground beef orzo recipe, beef orzo skillet, one pot beef pasta