Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4–6 servings
• Category: Dinner / One-Pan Meal
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: stuffed pepper orzo, one pan dinner, beef orzo skillet, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onion, diced
• 3 bell peppers, diced
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 14 oz petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Add diced onion and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
4. Stir in marinara sauce, petite diced tomatoes, chicken bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the orzo and stir well to combine. Pour in chicken broth if the mixture looks too thick.
6. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender.
7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
8. Serve hot.

Tips & Variations

• Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
• Swap cheddar for mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a different cheesy finish.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.

Why This Recipe Works

Orzo cooks right in the sauce, soaking up all the savory flavor from the beef, peppers, and tomatoes. The cheddar melts into the skillet for a creamy, comforting finish, giving you all the stuffed pepper flavor in a fast, family-friendly one-pan meal.