Best Ever Ground Beef Orzo
A comforting one-pot meal that combines hearty ground beef, tender orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-Based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta (or other small pasta)
- 14.5 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
- 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach (or other greens)
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, over medium heat, add the lean ground beef. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add the finely chopped onion. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Add the orzo and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When orzo is al dente, add the spinach and stir until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Give a final stir, season to taste, and serve hot!
Notes
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg