Description
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a comforting one-pan meal that brings together the heartiness of ground beef and the richness of a creamy tomato sauce, all enveloped in tender orzo. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick yet satisfying. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s a family favorite that can impress guests as well. Serve it up with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a side salad for an easy yet delicious dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the dry orzo and toast for about 1 minute until slightly golden.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg