Description
Smoked Beef and Broccoli Orzo is a quick, healthy weeknight dinner that combines tender orzo pasta, crisp broccoli florets, and savory smoked beef in a light grape juice glaze. This easy recipe delivers balanced protein, fiber, and flavor in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy families seeking nutritious meals. Serve with Parmesan for extra richness and enjoy a satisfying, wholesome plate every night. Pair it with a side salad of mixed greens and cherry tomatoes for a complete meal now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup smoked beef, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grape juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook orzo and broccoli together in salted boiling water, drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pot, sauté garlic, add smoked beef and heat through.
- Return orzo and broccoli, pour grape juice, stir to combine, season.
- Remove from heat, top with Parmesan if desired, serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- add toasted pine nuts. Adjust salt based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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