Zesty Lemon Herb Ground Beef Skillet
This Zesty Lemon Herb Ground Beef Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. It combines seasoned ground beef with orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a bright lemon-herb finish.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- lemon Juice of 1/2
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crumbled feta cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in orzo pasta, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried oregano; bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then add lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot, garnished with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the oregano. This dish is great served with a side salad or crusty bread.