One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Chickpea Orzo with Lemon-Herb Drizzle
Enjoy a vibrant, gluten-free Mediterranean meal featuring tender beef, chickpeas, and gluten-free orzo, all cooked quickly in a slow-cooker and finished with a zesty lemon-herb drizzle. Perfect for a wholesome family dinner in under 20 minutes.
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup gluten-free orzo (made from corn or rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
Preheat the slow-cooker on HIGH. Add olive oil, red onion, and garlic. Sauté with the lid off for 2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 minutesAdd sliced beef, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, gluten-free orzo, beef broth, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 1 minuteCover and cook on HIGH for 10 minutes or until beef is just cooked through and orzo is tender.
⏱️ 10 minutesMeanwhile, make the lemon-herb drizzle: in a small bowl, mix parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining olive oil.
⏱️ 1 minuteStir beef and orzo mixture, adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with a generous spoonful of lemon-herb drizzle.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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