One-Pot Cheeseburger Orzo Skillet: A Quick and Delicious Meal
One-Pot Cheeseburger Orzo Skillet is a flavorful, easy skillet meal combining cheeseburger flavors with tender orzo pasta. Quick to make with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Skillet
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: sliced pickles and ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in orzo pasta, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid mostly absorbed. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let sit 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve warm with optional sliced pickles and ketchup.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add chopped lettuce or tomato for a cheeseburger salad twist.
- Spice up with cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Top with pickled jalapeños for extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
