Description
A quick and easy Irresistible Sloppy Joe Style Orzo recipe. This savory pasta dish features a rich, meaty sauce and gooey cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. It’s a flavorful twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly. This is your delicious sloppy joe style filling.
- Add the cooked orzo pasta to the skillet with the sloppy joe style mixture. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve your Irresistible Sloppy Joe Style Orzo hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- This recipe is great for using up leftover cooked pasta.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg