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Beef Meatballs with Bacon Mushroom Gravy

and garlic green beans

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame

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Mmmmm bacon. Who doesn't love bacon? No friend of ours. We love bacon, we love it at breakfast, we love it on sandwiches, and we love it in this sauce of mushrooms and demi, coating the meatballs with deliciousness like no other. Who has two thumbs and loves bacon? Everyone.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Green Beans
  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 4 oz. Sliced Cremini Mushrooms
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    1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
  • ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
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    2 tsp. Natural Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate
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    2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
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    2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    22g
  • Net Carbs
    16g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    36g
  • Sodium
    1330mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 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 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, working in batches if necessary.

  • If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, cooking until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 8-10 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, cooking until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, cooking until burger is heated through, 8-10 minutes.

  1. 1

    Form the Meatballs

    In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.

    After 1 minute, add ground beef, half the garlic salt, and half the mushroom seasoning (reserve remaining of both for green beans) to bowl with panko. Stir to combine.

    Form mixture into eight evenly-sized meatballs.

  2. 2

    Start the Meatballs

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add meatballs to hot pan and roll occasionally until browned all over, 5-6 minutes.

    Add bacon and mushrooms. Stir occasionally until lightly softened, 2-3 minutes.

    Add demi-glace, 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of pepper. Cover, and cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3-5 minutes.

    While meatballs cook, cook green beans.

  3. 3

    Cook the Green Beans

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add green beans to hot pan and cook, 1 minute.

    Add 1/4 cup water, remaining garlic salt, remaining mushroom seasoning, and a pinch of pepper. Cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.

    If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish Meatballs and Finish Dish

    Uncover pan with meatballs. Stir in cream cheese until melted and combined, 30-60 seconds.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with gravy from pan. Bon appétit!

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