Cheeseburger Orzo Skillet

Cheeseburger orzo skillet combines ground beef, cheddar, mustard, onion, and pickles in a creamy one-pan stovetop dinner ready in about 35 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1.25 cups orzo
• 3.5 cups beef broth
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup dill pickles

Cooking instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the thickest piece reaches 160°F, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 8 min) — Medium-high
2. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Medium
3. Stir in the orzo, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the broth is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Low
4. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the mustard and cheddar until the cheese melts and the mixture is creamy. Top with the pickles and serve hot. (about 2 min) — Off heat