Oven-Ready
Garlicky Marinara Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Broccoli
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Jimmy Cababa
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)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 4 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Chopped Garlic
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) pOM52vOX
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates26g
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Net Carbs20g
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Fat31g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1450mg
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
Customize It Instructions
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 23-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine broccoli, peppers, 1 tsp. olive oil, and garlic salt in provided tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes. -
2 Add the Meatballs
While vegetables bake, thoroughly combine ground beef, panko, half the ricotta (the rest is yours to do with as you please!), a pinch of pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a mixing bowl. Form into six equally-sized meatballs.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Push vegetables to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Add meatballs to empty side of tray. -
3 Bake the Dish
Bake uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, combine marinara, chopped garlic, a pinch of salt, and 1 Tbsp. water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until heated through, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove sauce from microwave and tray from oven. Top vegetables with cheese and meatballs with sauce. Bon appétit!
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