{"id":54253,"date":"2025-10-30T20:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T01:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/?p=54253"},"modified":"2025-11-13T09:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:56:01","slug":"sloppy-joe-orzo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/sloppy-joe-orzo\/","title":{"rendered":"Sloppy Joe Orzo + Mini Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden spoon in the side of sloppy joe orzo after it is fully cooked with cheese on top in a braising pan.\" class=\"wp-image-54852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-11.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-sloppy-joe-orzo-quick-facts\"><strong>Best Sloppy Joe Orzo &ndash; Quick Facts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ready In<\/strong>: 30 minutes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serves<\/strong>: 6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dietary Info<\/strong>: dairy-free friendly, gluten-free friendly, one skillet meal, kid favorite, easy weeknight dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooking Method<\/strong>: stovetop + option to bake the meatballs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Origin<\/strong>: I have a busy family and one skillet meals, like my <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/parmesan-chicken-orzo\/\">parmesan chicken orzo<\/a>, have become weekly staples at our house! My kids also request <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/healthy-homemade-sloppy-joes\/\">easy homemade sloppy joes<\/a> ALL THE TIME, so I decided it was time to mix quick cooking orzo with those classic sloppy joe flavors. Turn the ground beef into some fun mini meatballs and this incredible <strong>sloppy joe orzo pasta<\/strong> is born!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you love those childhood flavors too but don&rsquo;t love the pasta, you have to try our blog-favorite, <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/sloppy-joe-bowls\/\">sloppy joe bowls<\/a> (90+ five-star reviews)!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group substitutions-block has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7f5f1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-ingredients-substitutions\"><strong>Key Ingredients + Substitutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for sloppy joe orzo in separate bowls with labels.\" class=\"wp-image-55030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-ingredients.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-ingredients-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-ingredients-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-ingredients-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-ingredients.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground Beef<\/strong> &ndash; traditional sloppy joes are made with ground beef, so that is what I used but it can be swapped for ground turkey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicken Broth<\/strong> &ndash; feel free to swap with beef broth, if preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yellow Mustard + Dijon Mustard<\/strong> &ndash; an amazing mustard combination that is are my secret ingredients for the best flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shredded Cheese<\/strong> &ndash; this recipe calls for colby jack cheese, but cheddar cheese would be great too or any of your other favorite cheeses (including a dairy-free alternative).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-sloppy-joe-orzo\"><strong>How To Make Sloppy Joe Orzo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Rolled mini meatballs on a white plate before cooking.\" class=\"wp-image-54845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong> &ndash; Break the ground beef into mini meatballs (about 1\/2 tablespoon each).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"A white braising pan with meatballs searing in it.\" class=\"wp-image-54846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-5.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &ndash; Place the mini meatballs in a hot skillet to sear on all sides. Remove them from the pan and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Onion, bell peppers, and garlic saut&eacute;ing in a white braising pan.\" class=\"wp-image-54847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong> &ndash; Saut&eacute; the green pepper, onion, and garlic for a few minutes to soften.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"All of the sloppy joe orzo ingredients in a braising pan, except the cheese and broth.\" class=\"wp-image-54848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong> &ndash; Add the remaining ingredients (except for the cheese) and the mini meatballs back to the pan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Sloppy joe orzo in a braising pan with a wooden spoon before the orzo is fully cooked.\" class=\"wp-image-54849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong> &ndash; Give it all a mix and bring to a simmer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Sloppy joe orzo in a braising pan after the orzo is fully cooked with a wooden spoon sticking out the side. \" class=\"wp-image-54850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-9.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6 <\/strong>&ndash; Simmer, covered, until the orzo is fully cooked. Add splashes of broth, if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tips-block has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7f5f1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-pro-tip\"><strong>Pro Tip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t fully walk away from this pan. As the orzo simmers, stir and scrape the bottom of the pan every couple minutes to prevent sticking. Option to add splashes of more broth, if needed, as it cooks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Fully cooked sloppy joe orzo with cheese on top and a wooden spoon in the side next to small bowls of chips, burger pickles, and pickled red onions.\" class=\"wp-image-54851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-10.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7<\/strong> &ndash; Sprinkle the cheese on top and let it sit for a minute or so, off the heat, to melt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tips-block has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7f5f1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-option-to-bake-meatballs\"><strong>Option to Bake Meatballs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"Baked mini meatballs on a sheet pan.\" class=\"wp-image-54844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Option to bake the meatballs while you make the orzo part of the recipe by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Roll up the mini meatballs and place them in a single layer on a sheet pan and back for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through. Then toss them in the fully cooked orzo!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-ways-to-serve-sloppy-joe-orzo\"><strong>Best Ways To Serve Sloppy Joe Orzo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better compliment to those sloppy joe flavors than some burger pickles and <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/quick-pickled-onions\/\">quick pickled red onions<\/a>. Just toss a few right on top and you won&rsquo;t regret it! And if you need an easy side dish to enjoy with your pasta, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/simple-steamed-green-beans\/\">simple steamed green beans<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/simple-steamed-green-beans\/\">steamed broccoli recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-12-1067x1600.jpg\" alt=\"A spoon scooping some sloppy joe orzo out of the pan.\" class=\"wp-image-54853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-12-1067x1600.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, 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d=\"M21,11h2.949C23.466,5.181,18.819,0.534,13,0.051V3h-2V0.051C5.181,0.534,0.534,5.181,0.051,11H3v2H0.051C0.534,18.819,5.181,23.466,11,23.949V21h2v2.949c5.819-0.484,10.466-5.13,10.949-10.949H21V11z M17,13h-5.535L6.613,5.723l1.664-1.109L12.535,11H17V13z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" 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<span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-tag-icon wprm-recipe-course-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner\/Entree<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-tag-icon wprm-recipe-cuisine-icon\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#333333\"><path d=\"M19.5441,12.0586 L17.8411,12.3146 L17.8411,14.0376 L17.8411,17.8606 L6.1591,17.8606 L6.1591,14.0376 L6.1591,12.3146 L4.4561,12.0586 C3.0331,11.8446 2.0001,10.6536 2.0001,9.2246 C2.0001,7.6626 3.2471,6.3876 4.7971,6.3406 C4.8651,6.3486 4.9351,6.3556 5.0051,6.3576 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class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wprm_print\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-mini-meatballs\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #080808;border-color: #333333;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 25px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"54254\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#ffffff\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthewoodenskillet.com%2Fsloppy-joe-orzo%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fthewoodenskillet.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Fsloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-1.jpg&amp;description=Sloppy+Joe+Orzo+Recipe+%28%2B+mini+meatballs%29&amp;is_video=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"54254\" data-url=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/sloppy-joe-orzo\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sloppy-joe-orzo-recipe-1.jpg\" data-description=\"Sloppy Joe Orzo Recipe (+ mini 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c0,0-0.6,2.3-0.7,2.9c-0.3,1-1,2.3-1.5,3.1C9.6,23.8,10.8,24,12,24c6.6,0,12-5.4,12-12C24,5.4,18.6,0,12,0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Pin Recipe<\/a>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Our <strong>Sloppy Joe Orzo<\/strong> with mini meatballs is the perfect 30 minute family-friendly dinner made with real ingredients and those classic sloppy joe flavors!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-267968321\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-267968321\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-card-separator\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-54254-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-54254-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"54254\" data-servings=\"6\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-54254-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-radius: 0px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"54254\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"54254\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"54254\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra virgin olive oil<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">divided<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 pound ground beef\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;kosher salt and ground black pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt and ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 green bell pepper, diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green bell pepper<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 cup yellow onion, diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">yellow onion<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tablespoon garlic, minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 cups chicken broth, more, if needed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chicken broth<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">more, if needed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 1\/2 cup orzo\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">orzo<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 tablespoons ketchup\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ketchup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tablespoons soy sauce, sub coconut aminos\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soy sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">sub coconut aminos<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 tablespoons tomato paste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato paste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tablespoon coconut sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coconut sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon dijon mustard\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dijon mustard<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon yellow mustard\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">yellow mustard<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">worcestershire sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apple cider vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon kosher salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4 teaspoon ground black pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2 - 3\/4 cup colby jack cheese, shredded\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2 &ndash; 3\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">colby jack cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">shredded<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;topping suggestions: burger pickles and\/or quick pickled onions.\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">topping suggestions: burger pickles and\/or quick pickled onions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-card-separator\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-54254-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-54254-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"54254\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-54254-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Make Mini Meatballs<\/strong>: Use your hands to grab small amounts of the ground beef mixture to form mini meatballs, set on a plate. Bring a large cast iron skillet or braiser to a medium-high heat &amp; drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the mini meatballs to sear for 5 minutes, moving around occasionally and season with salt &amp; pepper. Remove meatballs from the pan &amp; set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-54254-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Saut&eacute;<\/strong>: Keep the pan at a medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and saut&eacute; the green bell pepper, onion, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Move around the pan to soften for 3-4 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-54254-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Combine<\/strong>: Add 3 cups chicken broth, 1 1\/2 cups orzo, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1\/4 teaspoon ground black pepper and the seared meatballs to the pan. Mix to combine.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-54254-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Simmer<\/strong>: Cover the pan and let it simmer for 13-15 minutes or until the orzo is fully cooked. Stir occasionally and be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Option to add more splashes of broth, if needed.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-54254-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Add Cheese<\/strong>: Sprinkle the cheese on top, cover, and keep warm for 1-2 minutes or until melted.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-54254-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><strong>Serve<\/strong>: Enjoy with burger pickles and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/thewoodenskillet.com\/quick-pickled-onions\/\">quick pickled red onions<\/a>.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-card-separator\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-54254-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Baked Mini Meatballs<\/strong>: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Set the rolled mini meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dairy Free<\/strong>: omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gluten Free<\/strong>: swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos, omit the worcestershire sauce, and use gluten-free orzo.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">459<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-54254-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">459<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">37<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">66<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1425<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">483<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">308<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">116<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #333333;background-color: #ffffff;margin: 0px;padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-call-to-action-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"#333333\"><path fill=\"#333333\" 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