One Pot Ground Beef Orzo

This One Pan Ground Beef Orzo recipe is incredibly easy to make and loaded with flavor – perfect for a midweek family meal, paired with homemade dinner rolls, garlic bread, roasted vegetables, or a leafy green salad. 

One Pot Ground Beef Orso in a pot

Easily adapt this beefy orzo recipe with simple ingredient swaps to suit your preferences!One Pot Ground Beef Orso in a bowl

Recipe Notes:

  • You don’t need to pre-cook the orzo for this dish. Simply add the uncooked orzo to the pan with the broth. These ingredients contain sufficient liquid to cook the orzo and also add great flavor to the orzo.
  • Drain the ground beef once cooked to reduce the grease in this dish. 
  • Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta instead of orzo. You could also ditch the orzo or pasta altogether for a low-carb version and serve it over spiralized zucchini or squash if you like.
  • Always grate or shave cheese from a block instead of buying pre-shredded cheese since pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well or taste as good as freshly grated cheese does. 
Can I freeze this recipe?

Yes! You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

What are variations I can make to this beef orzo recipe?

1. Use ground pork, ground turkey, or ground chicken. 
2. Use lean ground beef to reduce your fat intake.
3. Small to medium-sized pasta can be used in place of the orzo.
4. Top this dish with grated mozzarella or cheddar instead of shaved parmesan. 
5. Change the seasoning and herbs used in this dish to alter the flavor. Spices such as cayenne pepper can be added for a kick of heat. 

One Pot Ground Beef Orzo

  1. In a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat, brown the ground beef with onion, crumbling the beef as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the garlic and season with salt and black pepper. Drain the beef and onions well and then return it to the skillet.beef an onion in a pot
  2. Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat, scraping the bottom to remove any stuck on pieces. adding  the diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet
  3. Stir in the orzo, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for about 15 minutes.adding orzo to pot
  4. Stir in about half of the parsley (reserving some for a garnish,) mint, thyme, and cinnamon. Re-cover the skillet and continue cooking, stirring as needed to avoid burning, until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.parsley added to pot
  5. Garnish the ground beef and orzo with the remaining parsley and shaved parmesan prior to serving.Ground Beef Orzo Skillet in a bowl
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One Pot Ground Beef Orzo

This One Pan Ground Beef Orzo recipe is incredibly easy to make and loaded with flavor – perfect for a midweek family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 29 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley divided
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat, brown the ground beef with onion, crumbling the beef as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the garlic and season with salt and black pepper. Drain the beef and onions well and then return it to the skillet.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium heat, scraping the bottom to remove any stuck on pieces. Stir in the orzo, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in about half of the parsley (reserving some for a garnish,) mint, thyme, and cinnamon. Re-cover the skillet and continue cooking, stirring as needed to avoid burning, until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Garnish the ground beef and orzo with the remaining parsley and shaved parmesan prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 5mg

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