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Roasted Red Pepper Beef Meatballs
with lemon feta green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
Chef
Maija Barnes
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Green Beans
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 3 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Italian Panko Blend
- ⅓ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Lemon & Herb Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates24g
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Net Carbs17g
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Fat45g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1480mg
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
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If using 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, forming 12 meatballs, and working in batches, if necessary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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 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 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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