Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Beef and Tomato Orzo
with lemon crema
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
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20 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Lemon
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2 oz. Light Sour Cream
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1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Lemon Basil
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2 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates39g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat36g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1120mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and mince dill.
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/2" dice.Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.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. -
2 Cook the Beef
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, dill, and 1/2 tsp. salt to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer ground beef to a plate. Wipe pan clean and return to medium-high heat. -
3 Cook the Zucchini
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, and a pinch of salt to hot pan.
Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes. -
4 Add the Orzo
Add orzo, buttermilk-dill seasoning, tomatoes, minced garlic and lemon basil, cooked ground beef, and 1/2 tsp. salt to hot pan. Cover and cook until orzo is heated through, 4-5 minutes.
Remove from burner.While orzo mixture cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with lemon crema and cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!
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