One Pot Ground Beef Recipes: Creamy Beef and Orzo You'll Crave Again
We’ve all been there—you're hungry, tired, and one more dish in the sink might just break you. That’s where this one pot creamy beef and orzo swoops in like a weeknight hero. It’s comforting, creamy, and yes— all cooked in a single pot. Less cleanup, more happy bellies. This isn’t just any quick dinner. It’s got juicy ground beef, tender orzo that soaks up all the goodness, and a cheesy creaminess that’ll have your fork going back in before your brain even catches up. Whether you're team 'I forgot to thaw chicken' or just love a good one-pan win, this one checks all the boxes. It’s part of our lineup of one pot ground beef recipes and works just as well in the ‘Ground Beef One Pot Meals’ hall of fame as it does among ‘One Pot Chicken Orzo Recipes’ or your favorite ‘One Pot Mediterranean Recipes.’ Seriously, if dinner had a personality, this dish would be your charming, low-effort best friend.
- Time: 30 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Lila Cooks
Ingredients
- tablespoon olive oil
- pound ground beef
- medium onion, finely diced
- garlic, minced
- orzo pasta
- beef broth
- can tomato sauce
- heavy cream
- teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped