Ground Beef Orzo: Easy Tomato Cream Sauce Delight for Dinner
A delicious dish made with ground beef and orzo in a creamy tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate pot, cook orzo according to package instructions.
- Once orzo is cooked, drain and add to the skillet.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Let simmer for a few minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh basil or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Orzo, Tomato Cream Sauce, Easy Dinner