Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a delightful, creamy dish that perfectly combines savory ground beef with tender orzo pasta in a rich tomato sauce. This one-pot meal is ideal for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. Its comforting flavors make it a family favorite, while the ability to customize it with your choice of vegetables and spices adds versatility. Whether you’re cooking for a casual dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings. Say goodbye to complicated meals and hello to easy, delicious comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and orzo; toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once thickened to your liking, stir in parmesan cheese and spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg