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Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

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Experience the comfort of Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce, a delicious one-pot meal that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Base
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef Substitute with turkey or chicken if desired.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped; shallots work well too.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; use fresh for best flavor.
For the Pasta
  • 1 cup Uncooked Orzo Pasta Any small pasta shape will work.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Crushed tomatoes or tomato puree can be used.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Half-and-half can be a lighter alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used if Worcestershire is unavailable.
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for added heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Use fresh herbs for a fresh twist.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Substitute with other leafy greens if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Pecorino Romano is a good substitute.

Equipment

  • large soup pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes, breaking it into small pieces without stirring initially.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and continue cooking for about 5 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and uncooked orzo, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle bubble.
  5. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the orzo is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in the grated Parmesan and baby spinach, cover, and let thicken for 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and fresh herbs for presentation. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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