One-Pan Ground Beef and Orzo Meal

5 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grab your skillet and a pound of ground beef.
  2. 2Set the skillet to a medium heat.
  3. 3Dice one yellow onion.
  4. 4Add the 1 lb of ground beef and the diced onion to the skillet.
  5. 5Cook and drain the grease.
  6. 6Add about 1.5 to 2 packs of taco seasoning and toss well.
  7. 7Add one can of undrained diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  8. 8Add 1 lb of orzo and toss well.
  9. 9Add the whole carton of beef broth.
  10. 10Set the heat to high and let it start to boil.
  11. 11While heating, shred 8 oz of Colby Jack cheese.
  12. 12Once boiling, let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the noodles are cooked through.
  13. 13Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and toss it up.
  14. 14Add half of the cheese, mix it up, then add the other half to melt faster.
  15. 15Top with some sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1.5 to 2 packs taco seasoning
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 pound orzo
  • 1 carton beef broth
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • sour cream

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • Add half the cheese, mix, then add the other half for faster melting.
  • Top with sour cream.