Description
Greek Beef Orzo Pasta is a flavorful one-pan meal combining tender ground beef, orzo pasta, tomatoes, and Mediterranean spices, finished with feta cheese and fresh herbs for a comforting Greek-inspired dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add orzo pasta, diced tomatoes (with juice), and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Uncover and stir in half of the feta cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Top with remaining feta and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground lamb for a more traditional Greek flavor.
- Stir in spinach or chopped olives for added nutrition and taste.
- Make it spicy by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg