Description
A creamy one-pot meal featuring browned ground beef and toasted orzo pasta simmered in a rich beef broth and finished with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and dried oregano, cooking for 2 minutes to caramelize the paste.
- Add dry orzo to the pan and toast for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly golden.
- Pour in beef broth, stir to deglaze the pan, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low, simmering for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American