One Pot Creamy Ground Beef and Orzo (Dairy Free)

This one pot creamy ground beef and orzo is made in just 30 minutes with a rich, creamy tomato sauce. It’s the ultimate easy and comforting weeknight dinner when you want something that the whole family will enjoy while still being dairy free.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Australian

Dietary & Allergen Dairy Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 647kcal

Author Sally

Equipment

cast iron pot with lid

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 brown onion finely diced
500 grams beef mince/ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
2 cloves garlic minced
200 grams risoni/orzo
500 ml passata
500 ml beef stock
60 ml dairy free cream
2 cups baby spinach packed
Salt and pepper to taste
Dairy free parmesan to serve
Chopped fresh parsley to serve

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5–6 minutes until browned all over and the liquid has evaporated.
Add the Italian herbs and garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the risoni/orzo, passata, and beef stock. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the orzo is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. The mixture should look saucy but not soupy.
Stir through the dairy free cream and baby spinach. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has come together.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with dairy free parmesan and a scatter of fresh parsley.

Notes

Not dairy free? While I have written this recipe to be dairy free as all of my recipes are, if you don't need it to be, feel free to sub regular thickened cream and finish with parmesan cheese.

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