Description
A creamy, one-pot dinner featuring savory browned beef and toasted orzo pasta finished with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing until onions are translucent.
- Stir in butter and dry orzo, toasting the pasta for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat, fold in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American