Description
A fast One-Pot Ground Beef Orzo featuring seasoned ground beef toasted orzo pasta diced tomatoes herbs and melted Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small yellow onion
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2 cloves fresh garlic
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1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
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1 can diced tomatoes
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1.5 cups beef broth
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
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Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6 minutes breaking into crumbles and draining excess grease.
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Add diced onion cooking for 4 minutes then stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds.
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Stir in uncooked orzo pasta toasting for 2 minutes in the pan drippings.
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Add undrained diced tomatoes beef broth oregano smoked paprika cumin salt and black pepper stirring well.
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Bring to a gentle boil cover with lid reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes until orzo is tender.
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Remove from heat stir in grated Parmesan cheese garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot in New York.
Notes
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Toast dry orzo pasta for 2 minutes before adding broth for a deep nutty flavor.
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Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent small pasta grains from sticking.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: ~ 5 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 20 mins.
- Category: Dinner.
- Method: Skillet Sautéing and One-Pan Simmering.
- Cuisine: Traditional Mediterranean-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 1/4 cups skillet pasta
- Calories: ~ 360 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 4 g
- Sodium: ~ 680 mg
- Fat: ~ 16 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 30 g
- Fiber: ~ 3 g
- Protein: ~ 24 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 65 mg
Keywords: One-Pot Ground Beef Orzo, Ground Beef Orzo, One Skillet Beef Orzo, Beef and Orzo Pasta, Creamy Ground Beef Orzo, Easy Beef Orzo, Dinner, New York Recipe.