Description
One-Pan Ground Beef Orzo Bake is a simple and delicious dinner option that combines ground beef, orzo pasta, and a variety of vegetables, all baked together in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the orzo, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If using, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pan Ground Beef, Ground Beef Orzo Bake, Easy Dinner Recipe