Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Kefta-Style Beef Meatballs
with vegetable couscous and crema
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Medium
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)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 16 oz. Fully Cooked Couscous
- 2 Zucchini
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Sour Cream
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1 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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Calories650
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat33g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1270mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 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 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve tomatoes.
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.Stem and mince dill. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, dill, piri piri seasoning (use less if spice-averse), and 1/2 tsp. salt. Form mixture into 16 evenly-sized meatballs. -
3 Cook the 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 meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer meatballs to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe pan clean and return to medium heat. -
4 Make the Couscous
Add 1 tsp. olive oil to hot pan used to cook meatballs.
Add zucchini. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 4-5 minutes.Add tomatoes, couscous, buttermilk-dill seasoning, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until tomatoes soften and couscous is heated through, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, minced garlic and parsley, and 2 tsp. water. Set aside.
If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping couscous with meatballs, then crema. Bon appétit!
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