Description
A simple, comforting dish using orzo pasta with a savory, ground meat sauce similar to Sloppy Joes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and water or broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with the wet ingredients.
- Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: sloppy joe, orzo, ground beef, comfort food, quick dinner, pasta