Ground Beef Creamy Tomato Orzo
This one-pot meal is comforting, easy to prepare, and packed with flavor! It is the perfect easy weeknight meal.
Servings 4
Equipment
- 1 Pot or Large Sauté Pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups broth chicken or beef
- 1 cup vodka sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add ground beef, cooking until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in mushrooms and zucchini, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the orzo, then pour in the broth and vodka sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!