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Nacho Taco Turkey Meatball
rice bowls
Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Tom Scodari
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa Verde
- 4 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
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4 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
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½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 3 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs38g
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Fat32g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1520mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 Make Meatballs
Mix ground turkey, panko, fiesta seasoning, and 1/2 the nacho cheese in a mixing bowl until completely combined. Form into 16 equally-sized meatballs.
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2 Cook Meatballs
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan. Cover, and roll occasionally until browned all over and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 11-13 minutes.
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3 Make Sauce
Place a small pot over medium heat. Add chicken broth, 1/4 cup water, and cream cheese to pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and simmer until cream cheese is fully melted - 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and add remaining nacho cheese to pot. Stir vigorously until cheese is fully melted and combined. Keep warm. -
4 Cook Rice and Finish Dish
Place rice and 1/2 tsp salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
Serve meatballs over rice.Drizzle meatballs with cheese sauce.Top bowls with sour cream, salsa, and tortilla strips as pictured.
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