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Roasted Red Pepper Beef Meatballs

with lemon feta green beans

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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Roasted red peppers are delicious; the process is a bit labor-intensive. (Have you ever tried peeling off the skins?) Here, we had someone else do that, so all that's left is the flavor, pesto'ed, crème fraîche'ed, and spread onto meaty meatballs like that was what it was born to do and nothing else. Speaking of work, not a lot to do here, and it comes together in less than 20 minutes.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Green Beans
  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    3 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
  • Info
    1 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Info
    2 Tbsp. Italian Panko Blend
  • Info
    ⅓ oz. Butter
  • 1 tsp. Lemon & Herb Seasoning
  • 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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    24g
  • Net Carbs
    17g
  • Fat
    45g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1480mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, forming 12 meatballs, and working in batches, if necessary.

  • If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until burger is heated through, 8-10 minutes.

  1. 1

    Make the Meatballs

    In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 1 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.

    Add ground beef, 2 Tbsp. pesto (reserve remaining for sauce), and garlic salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Form into six equally-sized meatballs.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 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, 8-10 minutes.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Green Beans

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans to hot pan and cook, 1 minute.

    Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.

    If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Add lemon & herb seasoning and butter and stir until coated.

  4. 4

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining pesto, crème fraîche, and 1 tsp. water. Microwave until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce and garnishing green beans with cheese. Bon appétit!

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