Description
Sloppy Joe Orzo is a delightful fusion of classic comfort food and pasta, combining the rich flavors of traditional sloppy joes with tender orzo. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, promising a hearty meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep and cleanup, you’ll enjoy both the cooking process and the delicious results!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add orzo and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper in a drizzle of oil until soft.
- Increase heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and chili powder; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Fold in cooked orzo until evenly combined. Top with cheddar cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg