Description
A comforting and flavorful Ground Beef and Orzo recipe that combines tender ground beef with orzo pasta in a savory tomato and beef broth sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef and Orzo:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (454 g) ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup (150 g) uncooked orzo
- 15 ounces (425 g) tomato sauce
- 2 cups (473 ml) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (33 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet or dutch oven, heat olive oil. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add Orzo: Stir in uncooked orzo.
- Combine Sauce: Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish: Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Serve garnished with more cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
