Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, 5–6 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in orzo and toast 1 minute. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook 10–12 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley for color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
