Description
Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a comforting and satisfying dish that brings together the rich flavors of ground beef, creamy tomato sauce, and tender orzo pasta. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, providing a delicious meal that everyone will love. With its savory taste and creamy texture, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s preferences. Whether you choose to add extra vegetables or adjust the spice level, this dish promises to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean minced beef
- 1/2 medium diced onion
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh spinach leaves (2 cups)
- Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the minced beef with diced onion until cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and spices; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in dry orzo pasta along with tomato sauce, beef stock, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until the orzo is tender.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted and finish with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg