Description
Savor the comforting flavors of Cheeseburger Orzo, a delightful one-pot dish that brings together the beloved taste of a cheeseburger with creamy orzo pasta. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also offers a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon hamburger seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced pickles and tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and hamburger seasoning until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked orzo, beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook while stirring until orzo is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Garnish with diced pickles and tomatoes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg