Meal Kit
Beef Gyro Meatballs
with tzatziki and piri piri green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
Chef
Maija Barnes
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Green Beans
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 2 oz. Tzatziki Dip
- ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Italian Panko Blend
- ⅓ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates21g
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Net Carbs14g
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Fat38g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1540mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, forming 12 meatballs instead of 6 and cooking in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 3 and 4, rolling occasionally until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 3 and 4, rolling occasionally until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 3 and 4, rolling occasionally until heated through, 8-10 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim ends off green beans.
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, 30-60 seconds. -
2 Roast the Green Beans
Place green beans on prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, piri piri seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Spread green beans into a single layer and roast in hot oven until beans are tender but still crisp, 11-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Pour melted butter over green beans and toss or gently stir to coat. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.While green beans roast, continue recipe. -
3 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, buttermilk-dill seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form into six equally-sized meatballs. -
4 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, 10-14 minutes. Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, make tomato topping. -
5 Make Tomato Topping and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with tzatziki dip, tomato topping, and cheese. Bon appétit!
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