Family Meal Kit

One Pan

Beef Meatballs and Veggie Couscous

with crema

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies
  • Calorie-Conscious

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
Contains: FD&C Red No. 40 and FD&C Yellow No. 5
Food intolerance information

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    500
  • Carbohydrates
    43g
  • Net Carbs
    39g
  • Fat
    23g
  • Protein
    29g
  • Sodium
    1230mg

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
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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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