Description
A comforting, quick, and forgiving one-pot meal that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with creamy orzo pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pickles and mustard for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until fully browned and no pink remains, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, and orzo, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed, and serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize with veggies or different cheeses. For a richer dish, consider adding a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: one-pot, cheeseburger, orzo, quick dinner, family-friendly