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One pan meatballs and orzo with mushrooms

Meatballs and orzo with mushrooms is a one pan meal that is perfect for weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: One Pot Meals
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 589kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

  • Meatballs
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced (or 2 shallots)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms cleaned and thinly sliced // 227g
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo // 360ml
  • 2 1/2 cups stock - chicken beef or vegetable // 600ml
  • 1/2 cup light cream or half & half // 120ml
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 120ml
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped herbs - parsley oregano, or marjoram (optional)

Meatball ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper - a few grinds of the peppermill
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
  • 1 lb. 85/15 ground beef
  • 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley chopped (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

  • In a wide, shallow pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 8 - 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Add diced onions and cook for 3 - 4 minutes, then add mushrooms and garlic.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then cook another 6 - 8 minutes, until mushrooms have started to soften and give up some of their liquid. Scrape the bottom of the pan as they cook to incorporate all of the browned bits (called fond - this is FLAVOR, don't rinse out the pan).
  • Add orzo to the pan and stir to combine.
  • Pour in the stock and cream, stir to combine and season with another pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Return meatballs to the pan, cover with a tight-fitting lid and lower heat to medium-low.
  • Cook for 10 minutes, or according to directions on box of orzo. (It should simmer, not boil.)
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese over meatballs and orzo, stir to combine cheese into orzo.
  • Top with herbs, if desired.

Notes

Sub farro for orzo - increase cooking time to 20 minutes. You may need to adjust stock as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1173mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g