The ultimate 20-minute one-pan comfort meal! Tender juicy meatballs simmered in sweet caramelized onion beef gravy, served over a bed of rich, velvety parmesan orzo. It’s warm, savory, and pure magic! 🧆🧅🍝✨
✨ Key Ingredients:
• Meatballs: 400g Ground Beef, 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs, 1 Egg, 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper
• Onion Gravy: 2 Large Yellow Onions (thinly sliced), 2 tbsp Butter, 2 cups Beef Broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
• Orzo Base: 1 cup Dried Orzo Pasta, 1.5 cups Beef or Vegetable Broth, 1/2 cup Heavy Cream, 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Top: Melted Gruyère or Mozzarella Cheese & Fresh Parsley
🥣 Quick Steps:
1. Mix meatball ingredients, shape into balls, and sear in a hot skillet with butter until golden brown. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, caramelize sliced onions with butter and thyme over medium-low heat for 10–12 mins until deep brown and sweet.
3. Pour in broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dry orzo. Simmer for 8–10 mins until orzo is tender.
4. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan until rich and glossy.
5. Nestled meatballs back into the orzo, top with shredded Gruyère cheese, and melt under a lid for 2 mins!
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