Tomato beef orzo, a one pot meal that’s immensely satisfying and so easy to make. Orzo and ground beef simmered together in a silky tomato sauce for a super hearty and ultra flavorful dinner. Top with chopped parsley, add plenty of grated Parmesan and dig in. Everyone in the house will enjoy this dish. Extra bonus? It’s ready in 30 minutes!
One-pan dinners are a busy weeknight’s best friend and definitely win the best-thing-ever-created-award. This Greek-inspired orzo and ground beef dish bursts with flavor and is ready in no-time. It’s a seriously easy meal, but it’s so good!
We start by cooking the ground beef with garlic, onion and spices until your kitchen smells amazing. Stir in tomato paste and add the orzo. Next, slowly pour in the chicken broth. Cook the orzo risotto-style, stirring every few minutes until it’s al dente and silky. This takes about 10 minutes, so no worries, no standing at the stove for an hour. Once the orzo is al dente, stir in some parsley and plenty of freshly grated parmesan.
This is a busy weeknight’s dinner dream… everything comes together in just one pot and is fuss-free and crazy delicious. Try it with ground chicken or lamb, and don’t forget to add a simple cucumber-tomato salad on the side.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
RECIPE NOTES
- swap beef for ground veal, chicken or lamb
- serve without meat for a vegetarian version
- stir in spinach, zucchini or peas for an extra hit of green
- serve with green beans, roasted broccoli, a Greek feta salad, leafy greens salad or a cucumber-tomato salad
- sprinkle with crumbled feta
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Calories Per Serving: 663 kcalOne Pot Tomato Beef Orzo
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