One-Pot Cheeseburger Orzo
All the flavors of a juicy cheeseburger turned into a creamy, cheesy skillet pasta. It’s family-friendly, ready in just 30 minutes, and downright irresistible.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet nonstick
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 4 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 ½ cup orzo
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with your spatula as you brown it fully.
- Mix in tomato paste, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well.
- Add beef broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add orzo pasta, ketchup, and yellow mustard. Stir evenly.
- Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes under pressure. After slow release, stir in chopped parsley and shredded cheddar and cover until cheese melts.
Notes
Serve topped with pickles and chopped onion for a true cheeseburger feel. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.