Ground Beef Orzo With Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal. The creamy tomato sauce combined with tender orzo and seasoned ground beef makes this dish a perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy way to enjoy a hearty and filling meal with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the orzo, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute the beef broth with red wine.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more broth or cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg