One Pot Creamy Orzo and Meatballs

For the meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 cup panko
• 1/2 cup parmesan
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp dried onion
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp vegetable seasoning
• 1 tsp salt

For the sauce and orzo

• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup orzo
• 2 cups broth
• 1/3 cup cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, mix all the meatball ingredients and shape into meatballs.
• Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, scoop in the meatballs and brown them in the oil. Remove to a plate and cover until needed.
• To the same pan, add the remaining oil and the onion, sauteing until translucent. Add the orzo and seasoning, stirring and toasting until browned, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic, then the broth, cream, parmesan, salt and pepper. Return the meatballs to the pan, cover and simmer on medium-low for about 10 minutes. Let it sit to thicken before serving.

Via @textsfromtj (TJ, Mom Life & Easy Meals). One-pot weeknight way to use up ground beef without pulling out five pans. https://www.instagram.com/p/DdZhlxipDzt/