Description
Delicious and Nutritious Ground Beef Orzo: A One-Pan Meal the Whole Family Will Love
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s nicely browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish on the lighter side.
2. Add the Onion and Garlic: Sauté the onion and garlic in the skillet until they’re soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. This step builds the foundation of flavor for the dish.
3. Stir in the Orzo and Tomatoes: Once the aromatics are ready, add the uncooked orzo pasta and the diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the skillet. Give everything a good stir to combine.
4. Pour in the Broth and Season: Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover, and let the orzo cook until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
5. Stir in the Spinach: In the final minutes of cooking, add the fresh spinach to the skillet and let it wilt down, incorporating its vibrant green color and nutrient boost into the dish.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Once the orzo is cooked through and the spinach is wilted, your Ground Beef Orzo is ready to serve! Dish it up warm and savor the comforting flavors.
Notes
One serving of this delightful Ground Beef Orzo packs approximately 400 calories, 30 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbohydrates, and 12 grams of fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams