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Mediterranean Orzo Meatball Skillet Recipe – A Flavorful and Wholesome Dish

Discover the ultimate Mediterranean Orzo Meatball Skillet recipe with easy methods and delicious flavors. Perfect for any meal

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2pounds ground chicken, pork, or turkey
  • 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
  • 1shallot, chopped
  • 8cloves garlic, 2 chopped, 6 whole
  • 1/4 cupfresh oregano, chopped
  • 2 teaspoonssweet or regular paprika
  • 1 tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • Chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cupscherry tomatoes
  • 1 cupdry white wine
  • 2 cupsdry orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream or whole milk
  • 6 tablespoonssalted butter
  • 1sprig rosemary
  • 4sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cupcrumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh basil and dill, for serving

Instructions

  1. Crockpot: Combine meats, spices, and seasonings; form into meatballs. Cook with tomatoes and wine on low for 3-4 hours. Broil meatballs with butter, herbs, and garlic. Cook orzo in slow cooker, then serve topped with herbs and feta.
  2. Instant Pot: Sauté meatballs, add tomatoes and wine, cook under pressure. Brown garlic in butter, cook orzo, then serve as above.
  3. Stove-Top: Sear meatballs, add tomatoes and herbs. Stir in orzo, cook until tender. Finish with milk and herbs, serve topped with cheese.