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Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce

Delicious Ground Beef Orzo with Tomato Cream Sauce is a hearty one-skillet meal packed with flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cooking Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar blend
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water or beef broth
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant (2–3 minutes).
  2. Add ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in diced red and green bell peppers. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  4. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and orzo. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Pour in water or beef broth. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Reduce heat. Stir in heavy cream until smooth.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover the skillet to let the cheese melt.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 35g

Notes

Feel free to customize with other proteins or vegetables as desired.

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