One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Lemon-Olive Orzo Skillet (20-Minute Recipe)
Enjoy a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired beef and orzo skillet packed with briny olives, fresh lemon, and aromatic herbs—all made quickly in your air fryer. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted & sliced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 each garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 each lemon, zested & juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled (for garnish)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. In a large, air-fryer-safe skillet or baking dish, add olive oil, ground beef, and red onion. Break up beef and cook for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway.
⏱️ 5 minutes 🌡️ 350°FAdd garlic, orzo, oregano, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir in beef broth, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Return dish to air fryer and cook for 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ 350°FCarefully remove, stir in lemon juice and zest. Top with feta and parsley. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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