Ground Beef Orzo With Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a flavorful and easy one-pan dish. Packed with savory ground beef, tender orzo pasta, and a rich tomato cream sauce, it's a perfect weeknight dinner option. This recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers comforting flavors with minimal effort. Keywords: ground beef, orzo, tomato cream sauce, easy dinner recipe, one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (for garnish)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add orzo and 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more or less cream to your preference.
- Add extra vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for a more nutritious meal.
- This recipe can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg