Description
This Greek-style orzo with ground beef is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal that combines aromatic spices, tender orzo pasta, and savory ground beef topped with creamy feta and fresh herbs. It’s a perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or dill
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion until softened, add garlic.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef, season with oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add Tomatoes and Orzo: Mix in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and orzo. Simmer until orzo is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in feta and herbs, let sit, then serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a leaner option, use ground turkey or lamb.
- Enhance with spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
- This dish reheats well and is great for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
