Creamy Beef & Boursin Orzo

Written By jelly cocanougher

Rich, creamy, and made in one skillet, this Creamy Beef & Boursin Orzo is an easy weeknight dinner with plenty of flavor. Savory ground beef, tender orzo, garlic, and herby Boursin come together for a comforting meal that feels a little fancier than the effort it takes.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 cup dry orzo

  • 1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese

  • 2–2½ cups beef broth

  • ½ medium onion, diced

  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Splash of heavy cream or milk, optional

  • Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

  • Fresh parsley, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion has softened, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.

  2. Add the garlic. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

  3. Cook the orzo. Stir the dry orzo directly into the beef mixture. Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cover.

  4. Simmer. Cook for 9–12 minutes, stirring occasionally so the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the skillet. If the liquid absorbs before the orzo is tender, add more beef broth a little at a time.

  5. Make it creamy. Once the orzo is tender, reduce the heat to low. Add the entire package of Boursin and stir until completely melted and creamy. For an extra-rich sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or milk.

  6. Finish and serve. Taste and season with salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. Top with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately while it's warm and creamy.

Tip: The orzo will continue soaking up the sauce as it sits. If it gets too thick, stir in a splash of warm beef broth or cream before serving.

Make it your own: Mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or a handful of peas would all be easy additions.

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