Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce
Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a delightful and comforting dish that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and will quickly become a family favorite. The creamy tomato sauce envelops tender orzo and savory ground beef, creating a truly indulgent experience. Enhanced with fresh spinach and aromatic herbs, this dish not only tastes amazing but also provides nutritional benefits. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a delicious dinner in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean minced beef
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 medium diced onion
- 3–4 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the minced beef over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the dry orzo pasta and mixed herbs until well combined.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and beef stock; bring to a gentle boil while stirring.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg