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One-Pot Cheesy Taco Orzo
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Beef, Pasta
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
14
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Ingredients
1 ½
lbs
lean ground beef or turkey
½
medium onion
diced
4
oz
diced green chilies
1
oz
packet taco seasoning
15
oz
can tomato sauce
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
¼
cup
taco sauce
I use mild
2 ½
cups
reduced sodium chicken broth
2
cups
uncooked orzo
1
cup
shredded cheddar cheese
sliced green onion
black olives, tomatoes, shredded cheese, for topping
Instructions
In a large rimmed skillet, brown beef with diced onion till no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
Add chilies, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, garlic powder, taco sauce, chicken broth and orzo. Stir well.
Cover and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until orzo is tender. Top with cheese and other desired toppings and serve.