Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a delicious and comforting one-pot meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. This recipe combines savory ground beef, tender orzo pasta, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce that will satisfy the whole family. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile; you can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings. With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, Ground Beef Orzo is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and uncooked orzo; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce; let simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and spinach; cover for 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: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg