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Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce Delight

Enjoy this creamy Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce, a quick and satisfying one-pot meal perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef or turkey/chicken for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Medium Onion yellow or white onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes omit if preferred milder
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning homemade or store-bought
For the Pasta Sauce
  • 1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta substitute with small pasta types if needed
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce canned fire-roasted tomatoes for smokiness
  • 2 cups Beef Broth vegetable broth for lighter meal
  • 1 cup Heavy/Whipping Cream or half-and-half for lighter sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce as a substitute
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach or other greens
  • to taste Salt & Pepper season to taste

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the pot over medium-high heat and add the lean ground beef. Cook without stirring for 5–6 minutes until the meat is browned.
  2. Add the chopped medium onion to the pot with the ground beef and sauté for another 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Add the uncooked orzo and stir well to combine.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook uncovered for approximately 10 minutes until the orzo is tender.
  5. Remove the pot from heat and fold in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and baby spinach. Cover for 3–5 minutes.
  6. Taste the dish and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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