One-Pan Ground Beef Orzo Bake
A comforting one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef and orzo pasta, baked to perfection with a cheesy topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet and drain excess fat.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the diced tomatoes, beef broth, orzo, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Bake covered for 20-25 minutes or until the orzo is tender and the liquid has mostly absorbed.
- Add cheese on top and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Adding vegetables can enhance nutrition and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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