Ground Beef Orzo Skillet
A hearty and flavorful one-pan meal featuring ground beef, tender orzo pasta, and a savory tomato-based sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup orzo pasta
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add orzo pasta to the skillet and stir to combine with the beef mixture.
Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice and beef broth.
Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.