Creamy Ground Beef Orzo

Name: Creamy Ground Beef Orzo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb ground beef ((450 g.)); 1 small yellow onion (diced.); 4 garlic cloves (minced.); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste.); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup crushed tomatoes (240 g.); 1 cup dry orzo (about 200 g.); 2 1/4 cups beef broth (540 ml.); 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml.); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (45 g.); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Extra Parmesan (for serving, optional.)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

This creamy ground beef orzo is an easy one-pan dinner made with savory ground beef, tender orzo, tomato-cream sauce, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. It is cozy, filling, and ready in about 30 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:17:30 GMT