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Hearty Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

A comforting dish combining ground beef and orzo pasta in a rich tomato cream sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Orzo
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Tomato Cream Sauce
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Beef and Orzo
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add orzo pasta and mix well.
  4. Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Prepare the Tomato Cream Sauce
  1. In a separate pot, combine crushed tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the orzo is cooked, pour the tomato cream sauce over the beef and orzo mixture. Stir to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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