Description
A delicious and comforting dish combining ground beef, orzo pasta, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the orzo, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheesy Ground Beef Orzo, Ground Beef Recipe, Orzo Pasta Recipe