Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this Ground Beef Orzo dish in a rich Tomato Cream Sauce. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef Orzo:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
For the Tomato Cream Sauce:
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion, and cook until soft. Stir in garlic.
- Brown ground beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Cook orzo and season: Add orzo, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth and tomatoes, simmer until orzo is tender.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in cream and Parmesan, simmer until creamy. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Substitute turkey or chicken for a lighter option
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies
- Leftovers reheat well
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
