Cheeseburger Orzo Skillet
When I polled my social media audience a few months ago on what kinds of recipes they want to see, they said "quick and easy", "one pan", and "high protein". This cheeseburger orzo skillet checks all those boxes!
Why You’ll Love This Cheeseburger Orzo Skillet
- One Pan – This dish is really easy to make and only uses one pan! It's a really easy recipe for those busy weeknights.
- Serves a Crowd – This actually makes quite a bit which is great for larger families or for my leftover lovers.
- Savory Flavor – The seasonings in the beef and the creamy cheese gives all the comfort food vibes.
Nutrients in this recipe
Protein – The lean ground beef and cheese are full of good protein for muscle growth and maintenance as well blood sugar stabilization.
Iron – You'll find heme rich iron in the lean ground beef. Iron is important for energy and oxygen transportation throughout your body.
Lycopene – The diced tomatoes are full of lycopene, which is that reddish color that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
The Ingredients:
- Lean ground beef – I prefer 93% lean or leaner
- Minced garlic
- Seasonings - salt, pepper, paprika, taco seasoning
- Diced tomatoes - I prefer the petite diced tomatoes, especially for picky eaters
- Chicken broth
- Orzo
- Cheddar cheese
How To Make This Cheeseburger Orzo Skillet
(Full Recipe Below)
First brown the lean ground beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. Add the seasonings to the meat and mix well.
Add the can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth and orzo to the pan and stir.
Once orzo is fully cooked, sprinkle on the cheese and stir well.
Recipe Tips & Variations
➡️ Make it gluten free – this dish can easily be made gluten free by swapping wheat orzo with gluten free orzo.
➡️ Stir frequently – Make sure to stir this every few minutes to keep the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Cheeseburger Orzo Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93 percent lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
- 14 ½ oz Canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cup Chicken broth
- 1 ½ cup Orzo uncooked
- 1 cup Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain fat if needed.
- Next, add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and taco seasoning to the meat and mix well.
- Turn heat down to medium-low, stir again and cover. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes so the orzo doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Once orzo is fully cooked, sprinkle on the cheese and stir well.
- Optional: add toppings such as fresh tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used, as well as portion sizes. I calculate these values using my own ingredients and tools, but please treat them as a general guide—not a guarantee. For the most accurate results, consider using your own preferred nutrition calculator.
Whole family dug into this!