Family Meal Kit
One Pan
Beef Meatballs and Veggie Couscous
with crema
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Maija Barnes
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked Couscous
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 2 Zucchini
- 8 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 2 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
- 1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories500
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat23g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Plate
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions. Alternatively, reserve half the raw tomatoes for snacking/serving on the side.
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.Stem and mince dill. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, dill, piri piri seasoning (use less if spice-averse), and 1/2 tsp. salt. Form mixture into 16 evenly-sized meatballs.Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the piri piri seasoning. -
3 Cook the Meatballs
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add meatballs to hot pan, cover, and roll occasionally until browned all over and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer meatballs to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe pan clean and return to medium heat. -
4 Make the Couscous
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, and tomatoes to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 4-6 minutes.
Add couscous, buttermilk-dill seasoning, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, minced garlic and parsley, and 2 tsp. water. Set aside.
If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping couscous with meatballs and garnishing with crema. Bon appétit!
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