Beef Orzo
This comforting one-pot recipe combines tender ground beef, flavorful tomatoes, and creamy orzo pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 450 grams minced beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes 400 grams or 13 ounces
- 2 cups beef broth or stock
- 1 medium red pepper peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until golden and soft.
- Add minced beef, breaking it into pieces, and cook until browned.
- Add chopped garlic and red pepper, stirring to combine.
- Add orzo pasta and chopped tomatoes, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Pour in beef broth, cover, and cook until orzo absorbs liquid, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add oregano, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper, stirring well.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
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Notes
This dish is easy to customize with various vegetables and herbs.