Description
A hearty one-pot meal combining tender ground beef, orzo, and creamy tomato sauce. Warm and satisfying, this American-Italian fusion dish is perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Beef
1 cup Tomato Sauce
1 cup Half-and-Half (or heavy cream, non-alcoholic)
2 tbsp Soy Sauce (sub Worcestorshire sauce, non-alcoholic)
1 cup Orzo
2 cups Beef Broth (or chicken broth)
1 cup Grated Parmesan
2 cups Baby Spinach (or kale)
1 small Yellow Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
Dry ground beef with paper towels in a Dutch oven and heat until sizzling
Cook beef without stirring initially to form crumbles, then break up with a spatula
Add chopped onion halfway through browning and sauté until softened
Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in accumulated fat for 1 minute
Stir in orzo for 60 seconds to coat
Add tomato sauce, soy sauce, and broth. Simmer until gentle bubbles form
Reduce heat to 225°F (107°C), cook 10 minutes or until orzo is tender
Stir in spinach until wilted and cheese is melted
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
Use ground turkey for leaner alternate
Substitute kale for spinach in colder climates
Leftovers keep 3-4 days refrigerated
Optional: Finish with fresh basil or parsley
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg