Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a deliciously creamy dish that fuses the hearty flavors of ground beef with the comforting texture of orzo pasta, all enveloped in a rich tomato cream sauce. This one-pot meal comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its delightful balance of flavors and easy preparation, this dish is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a soup pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (optional), and orzo; toast for about one minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce; let simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in parmesan cheese and spinach; cover for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 527
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 83mg