Oven-Ready
Creamy Bacon-Dijon Beef Meatballs
with red pepper pesto broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- KETO-FRIENDLY
Chef
Jimmy Shay
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
- 1 Tbsp. Grained Dijon Mustard
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1 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
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2 Saltine Crackers
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.
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Nutrition (per serving) d3VY27OD
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates21g
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Net Carbs14g
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Fat42g
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Protein40g
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Sodium2010mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 Start the Broccoli
In provided tray, combine broccoli, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and garlic pepper.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.While broccoli bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Crisp Bacon and Add Meatballs
Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Evenly spread bacon on towel-lined plate and microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.
While bacon crisps, crush crackers in shipping bag.Carefully remove plate from microwave.In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, savory seasoning, crushed crackers, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into 10 equally-sized meatballs.After 15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and push broccoli to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place meatballs in now-empty side of tray. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Sauce
Bake uncovered in hot oven until broccoli is tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, mustard, and 1 Tbsp. water. Microwave uncovered, 30 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir. Microwave again uncovered until hot and bubbling, 20-30 seconds.Carefully remove bowl from microwave and tray from oven. Toss broccoli with pesto. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top meatballs with sauce and crispy bacon. Bon appétit!
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