Meal Kit

Chipotle Tinga Beef Meatballs

with fiesta squashlotes

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy

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  • Carb-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed
  • Keto-Friendly

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Lime
  • 2 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
  • 1.32 oz. Mayonnaise
  • ½ oz. Grated Cotija
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • 2 Saltine Crackers
  • 1 tsp. Chipotle Pepper Paste
  • 1 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    600
  • Carbohydrates
    19g
  • Net Carbs
    14g
  • Fat
    44g
  • Protein
    32g
  • Sodium
    1520mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Zester

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

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1" dice.

    Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.

    Zest and halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Stem and coarsely chop cilantro.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Finely crush crackers.

    In a mixing bowl, combine crackers, ground beef, 1/3 the mayonnaise (reserve remaining for sauce), chile and cumin rub, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.

  3. 3

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan. Roll occasionally until browned all over, 5-7 minutes.

    Reduce heat to low. Drain any excess liquid from pan, if desired. Pan will be hot! Use caution.

    Add enchilada sauce (to taste), 3/4 the chipotle pepper paste (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for sauce), and 2 Tbsp. water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until meatballs are coated and reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Vegetables

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

    Add bell peppers and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until peppers are slightly tender, 3-4 minutes.

    Add zucchini and stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 4-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in fiesta seasoning, a pinch of salt, 1 Tbsp. water, and 1 tsp. lime juice until combined.

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    In another mixing bowl, combine remaining mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp. lime zest, and remaining chipotle pepper paste (to taste).

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with cilantro. Garnish vegetables with sauce (to taste) and cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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