Family Meal Kit

Beef Meatball Sub

with everything-seasoned fries

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Sesame

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  • Over 30g protein

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 4 Russet Potatoes
  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    4 French Rolls
  • 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
  • Info
    4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • Info
    2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • Info
    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Info
    0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
  • Info
    2 tsp. Everything Bagel Blend
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    890
  • Carbohydrates
    102g
  • Net Carbs
    95g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Sodium
    1730mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 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

  • If using ground turkey, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes.

  1. 1

    Roast the Fries

    Cut potatoes into 1/2" fries and pat dry.

    Place fries, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt on one prepared baking sheet. Massage oil and seasoning into fries. Spread into an even layer. Have a little sous chef around? With supervision, have them help season and massage the fries.

    Roast in hot oven, 15 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven. Stir in everything bagel seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.

    Roast again in hot oven until fries are golden-brown and tender, 15-20 minutes.

    While fries roast, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, panko, mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and half the Italian seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce).

    Form mixture into 16 evenly-sized meatballs.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add meatballs to hot pan and roll occasionally until browned all over, 4-6 minutes.

    Drain any excess liquid from pan, if desired. Reduce heat to medium-low.

    Add tomato sauce and remaining Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Subs

    Open rolls slightly (keeping roll intact).

    Evenly divide meatballs between rolls. Evenly top with sauce from pan, then shredded cheese.

    Place filled rolls on second prepared baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Bake Subs and Finish Dish

    Bake in hot oven until cheese is melted and rolls are slightly toasted, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove from oven.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!

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