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Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce Delight

This creamy Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a one-pot wonder, ready in 30 minutes to satisfy your family's cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Or use fresh herbs.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional.
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Resembles rice in texture.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce Or crushed tomatoes.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Or chicken broth.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Or soy sauce as substitute.
For the Finish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Or kale with timing adjustments.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and brown it undisturbed for about 5–6 minutes until it’s well seared and no longer pink.
  2. Add chopped onion to the pot with the cooked ground beef; sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the orzo pasta to the pot, coating it with the savory mixture for about a minute. Then, pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the orzo is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed, stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh baby spinach. Cover the pot for about 3–5 minutes.
  6. Before serving, taste your Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to mix in your favorite veggies or try ground turkey for a lighter option. Adjust flavors as needed during cooking.

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