Description
One Pan Cheesy Beef Orzo is a comforting dish featuring seasoned ground beef, creamy melted cheese, and tender orzo, all cooked in one pan for a simple, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess grease, leaving about a tablespoon; add garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and crushed red pepper, cooking for 30 seconds.
- Add uncooked orzo to skillet, toasting for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat; stir in mozzarella and cheddar until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
For a milder flavor, you can use shallots instead of onion.
Feel free to add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg