Meal Kit
Beef Meatball Marinara
with pesto zucchini and peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
Laura Alpern
Hold on to your pants because these meatballs will blow them away! A double serving of vegetables and plenty of sauce to smother everything! With meatballs like these, you can serve dinner with no fear of leftovers.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
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2 oz. Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
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1 oz. Basil Pesto
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1 oz. Creme Fraiche
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates23g
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Net Carbs19g
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Fat41g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 2, 3, and 5, rolling occasionally until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes, adding topping, then placing in broiler until topping is browned and bubbling.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" strips.
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons.Mince garlic. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine half the panko (reserve remaining for topping) and 2 Tbsp. water. Rest, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, crème fraîche, garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Form mixture into 8 evenly-sized meatballs. -
3 Start the Meatballs
Place a medium oven-safe non-stick pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Add meatballs to hot pan and roll occasionally until browned all over, 5-6 minutes.Reduce heat to medium-low. Add marinara and 2 Tbsp. water. Cover and cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3-5 minutes.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, bell peppers, zucchini, and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and almost tender, 6-8 minutes.
Add garlic, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Stir occasionally until garlic is lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in pesto. -
5 Finish Meatballs and Finish Dish
Push meatballs to center of pan. Top meatballs evenly with cheese, then remaining panko. Place under hot broiler and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling and panko is toasted, 2-3 minutes.
Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as topping may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from oven. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping sauce with meatballs. Bon appétit!
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