One Pot Ground Beef & Orzo

Published: March 29, 2025
Chef: KemoNine • Category: Dinner • Cuisine: Comfort

Tags: Dinner • Beef • Orzo

Ingredients

  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 cups broth (veggie or beef)
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 cups orzo
  • 1 lbs ground beef
  • shredded cheddar or shredded ‘mexican style’ cheese

Directions

  • brown meat & drain
  • add spices & toast
  • deglaze pan with liquids
  • stir to combine
  • incorporate orzo
  • cover & bring to boil
  • simmer 15 - 20 mins
  • add cheese (optional, put over top when serving if not adding directly to pan)

Inspiration & Resources

Pictured: A pot sitting on a stove giving off steam. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/stainless-steel-cooking-pot-with-lid-V5WDW9gvyCo