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Savory Ground Beef Orzo Recipe for Cozy Nights

Savory Ground Beef Orzo with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Enjoy this Savory Ground Beef Orzo Recipe for Cozy Nights, perfect for a delicious family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach packed
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • soup pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Add the ground beef to a soup pot/Dutch oven and break it up a little bit with your spoon. Let it cook, without stirring, over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add the onion to the pot and stir/break the beef up into small pieces. Let it cook for another 5 minutes or so. If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon some of it out. Otherwise, leave it in the pot.
  3. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and orzo. Cook for about a minute.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce, beef broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Once it starts to bubble, continue cooking for 10 minutes, uncovered, stirring fairly often.
  5. Take the pot off the heat, stir in the parmesan and spinach, and cover the pot for about 3-5 minutes or until it has thickened up to your liking. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Incredibly versatile, you can customize this dish with different proteins or add vegetables to enhance its flavor and nutrition.

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