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Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce Delight

This Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Veggies
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 1 medium Onion Can replace with shallots or leeks for a milder taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use garlic powder as a substitution if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a milder dish
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta Substitute with rice or small pasta if needed
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Can be swapped with crushed tomatoes or homemade salsa
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can be replaced with half-and-half or non-dairy alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for a different taste
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Swap with pecorino Romano or a dairy-free cheese
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Can be exchanged with kale or Swiss chard

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks for 5-6 minutes until browned.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once they’ve softened, mix in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes for about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the uncooked orzo and Italian seasoning, ensuring every grain is coated. Sauté for another minute.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir together and bring to a gentle bubble over medium heat. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes.
  5. Once the orzo is cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh baby spinach.
  6. Before serving, taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

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