Description
A creamy, cheesy one-pot meal that brings together the rich flavors of a classic cheeseburger with tender orzo pasta, making it the ultimate comfort dish for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in orzo, diced tomatoes, beef broth, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until orzo is tender.
- Stir in milk, butter, and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add extra broth or milk if needed for a creamier texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: one pot cheeseburger orzo, cheeseburger pasta skillet, creamy orzo beef recipe, easy one pot dinner, cheesy beef orzo