Description
Creamy tomato pasta with savory ground beef. Quick, one-pot orzo recipe, family dinner perfection. Simple steps, rich flavor. Try now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for one more minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, uncooked orzo, and beef broth. Give everything a good stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and half of the mozzarella cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- If you’d like a bubbly, golden top, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the orzo and place the skillet under a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes. Watch it closely.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
A quick and creamy one-skillet Ground Beef Orzo recipe, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a comforting and family-friendly weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Protein: 28 g