Description
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring ground beef and orzo pasta, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, orzo, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One-Pan Ground Beef Orzo Bake, easy dinner, one-pan meal, ground beef recipe