Meal Kit
Garlicky Beef Meatballs
with lemon spiced vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Eggs
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
- Gluten-Smart

Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 1 Zucchini
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- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
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- 1 tsp. Potato Spice Seasoning
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates21g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat43g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1990mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
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
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If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz., working in batches if necessary.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
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.
Trim green beans, if necessary, and cut into 1" pieces.Coarsely chop almonds.Mince garlic. -
2 Form and Roast the Meatballs
Line a plate with a paper towel.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, mayonnaise, garlic salt, half the garlic, and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining of both for sauce). Form mixture into 6 equally-sized meatballs. Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.Roast in hot oven until browned and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.Carefully remove sheet from oven and transfer meatballs to towel-lined plate.While meatballs roast, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add green beans to hot pan. Cook, 1 minute.Add zucchini, potato spice seasoning, and 1/4 cup water. Cover and stir occasionally until tender, 6-8 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in lemon juice until combined.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make the Sauce
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add mirepoix base, cream cheese, remaining garlic, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add remaining Parmesan and stir until melted and combined, 1-2 minutes. -
5 Add Meatballs and Finish Dish
Transfer meatballs to hot pan with sauce. Reduce heat to low.
Roll occasionally until coated, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with remaining sauce from pan. Garnish vegetables with almonds. Bon appétit!
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