Fajita Style Spaghetti and Beef Meatballs
with cheddar-jack and sour cream
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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In Your Box (serves 6)
- 32 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 20 oz. Ground Beef
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15 oz. Spaghetti
- 10 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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3 oz. Sour Cream
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3 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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1.26 oz. Chipotle Light Mayo
- 3 Tbsp. Fajita Seasoning
- ½ oz. Cilantro
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Nutrition (per serving) o30lg530
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates78g
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Net Carbs60g
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Fat23g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Colander
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Pot
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
Stem and coarsely chop cilantro.
Combine ground beef, mayonnaise, panko, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl. Form into 18 meatballs, about the size of golf balls. -
2 Start the Meal
Place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if desired. Fold top edges in before putting on lid.
Combine marinara, pepper and onion mix, seasoning blend, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a clean slow cooker. Top with meatballs.Turn slow cooker on to high heat. Cover, and cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4 hours. -
3 Cook the Pasta
After 3 1/2 hours, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes.Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta into a colander. -
4 Finish the Dish
After 4 hours, stir pasta into slow cooker. If too dry, add reserved pasta cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese, sour cream, and cilantro. Bon appétit!
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