One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo Recipe – Learn like a Pro : Super cheesy and delicious is this One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo! Ready in about 30 minutes, this comfort dinner is easy and satisfying in just one pot. A tonne of cheese and your favourite taco toppings are layered on top of this Cheesy Taco Orzo. Savour a generous serving of gooey, cheesy bliss!
One Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo Recipe – Learn like a Pro
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups orzo (uncooked)
- 2 cups taco skillet sauce
- 2½ cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 1 cup cheese (shredded, I used a blend of Mozzarella and Cheddar)
Toppings (optional)
- tomatoes (chopped)
- olives (chopped)
- green onions (chopped)
- fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
Saute the meat and vegetables: Place the ground beef in a big skillet and cook it over medium-high heat, breaking it up as you cook, until it becomes no longer pink. After adding the diced bell pepper to the skillet, sauté the chopped onion and garlic together for approximately a minute. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, or until the pepper is soft and the onion is transparent.
To include the orzo, add it to the skillet, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the hot sauce, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the chicken stock and taco skillet sauce. Stirring occasionally, cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
To finish, stir in the cheese and take the casserole off the stove. As an alternative, you may sprinkle cheese on top and then cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt. Before serving, garnish with tomatoes, olives, green onions, and fresh cilantro.
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Notes
If taco skillet sauce isn’t available, you can use regular taco sauce or enchilada sauce instead.
You can use ground chicken or turkey in place of ground beef.
If you are unable to locate orzo, little pastas such as farfalle or shells will suffice.
If you decide to substitute rice, make sure to adjust the amount of chicken broth to the boiling time needed for the rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for three to five days.
Place in an airtight jar and freeze for one to two months.
Nutrition Information
- Serving: 1serving
- Calories: 456kcal (23%)
- Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)
- Protein: 30g (60%)
- Fat: 15g (23%)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)
- Cholesterol: 69mg (23%)
- Sodium: 1146mg (50%)
- Potassium: 522mg (15%)
- Fiber: 4g (17%)
- Sugar: 8g (9%)
- Vitamin A: 1343IU (27%)
- Vitamin C: 30mg (36%)
- Calcium: 165mg (17%)
- Iron: 3mg (17%)
FAQs
Orzo: What Is It?
Small-cut pasta called orzo is delicious in large dinners like the one I’m preparing for you all today. It has a good amount of protein and goes well with a wide range of vegetables; I’ll make sure to provide you with some excellent suggestions below. I’m excited to share this recipe with all of you today since it’s quite delicious!
How About This Cheesy Taco Orzo With Something Else?
Not only is this recipe delicious, easy to make in one pot, and quick to prepare, but it’s also quite flexible. I’ve provided you with a basic recipe, but feel free to add more to make it a little fancier! Try some spinach, broccoli, asparagus, peas, or mushrooms for your vegetables. When it comes to meat, switch up the beef with pancetta, bacon, or chicken.