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A skillet filled with creamy cheeseburger orzo topped with melted cheddar and diced pickles.

Cheeseburger Orzo Delight

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 2 cups low -sodium beef broth
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup dill pickles, diced

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  2. Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the dry orzo pasta to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute to lightly toast the grains.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, mustard, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the orzo is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and emulsified.
  8. Top with diced dill pickles and serve immediately.