Description
This Greek-inspired skillet dish combines juicy meatballs, tender orzo, and savory feta cheese for a comforting, one-pan meal. Packed with Mediterranean flavors like oregano, garlic, and fresh parsley, it’s an easy and flavorful dinner that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape mixture into meatballs.
- In a skillet, brown meatballs on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add orzo, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Add meatballs back to the skillet. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef if you prefer a leaner option.
- If you don’t have orzo, you can use small pasta such as farfalle or penne.
- For a lighter dish, use low-fat feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes