Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
A delicious Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce that combines ground beef, orzo pasta, and a creamy tomato sauce for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- spoon
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Ground Beef and Orzo Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, just until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook until beef is fully browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the orzo, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Cook uncovered for 2–3 more minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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