Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot Greek Beef Orzo Pasta dish featuring ground beef, tender orzo, and aromatic Mediterranean spices. This easy recipe brings delicious Grecian vibes to your table, perfect for weeknights or weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the orzo pasta. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Greek Beef Orzo Pasta hot, garnished with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For an authentic Greek flavor, don’t skip the cinnamon and cloves.
- You can add other vegetables like chopped bell peppers or zucchini along with the onion.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg