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Beef Cheddar Meatballs

with ranch cauliflower

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Cauliflower Florets
  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
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    1½ fl. oz. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
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    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ oz. Bacon Bits
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    ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
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    1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
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    1 tsp. Ranch Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    15g
  • Net Carbs
    11g
  • Fat
    46g
  • Protein
    36g
  • Sodium
    1430mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Form the Meatballs

    In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.

    After 1 minute, add ground beef, bacon, buttermilk-dill seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined.

    Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add meatballs to hot pan. Roll occasionally until browned all over and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Evenly top with cheese. Cover and set aside until melted.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Cut cauliflower into 1/2” pieces.

  4. 4

    Cook Cauliflower and Finish Dish

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add cauliflower and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cover and cook until cauliflower is tender, 3-5 minutes.

    Uncover and add ranch seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir often until slightly browned, 2-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, serving dressing on the side for dipping. Bon appétit!

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