Description
This one pot ground beef orzo recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is a creamy, comforting, and delicious meal for busy weeknights!
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 (packed) fresh baby spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Add the ground beef to a soup pot or Dutch oven and break it up slightly. 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. Cook for another 5 minutes. Spoon out excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and orzo. Cook for about 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a bubble, then cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Reduce heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer.
5. Remove pot from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and spinach. Cover for 3–5 minutes until thickened to your liking.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serves 4–6 depending on portion size or what it’s served with.
Tomato sauce in North America is similar to passata in the UK or Australia.
Adjust liquid during cooking if needed—add more broth or cream if too dry, or let sit longer if too wet.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.