Meal Kit
Sloppy Joe Beef Meatballs
with cheesy corn griddle cakes
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 4 oz. Corn Muffin Mix
- 4 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Shallot
- 2 Green Onions
- ⅖ oz. Mushroom Broth Concentrate
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Poultry Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories720
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs53g
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Fat42g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1970mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground turkey, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and halve shallot. Slice halves into thin strips.
Trim and thinly slice green onions.In a mixing bowl, combine corn muffin mix, 1/3 cup water, half the sour cream (reserve remaining for meatballs), half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), green onions, and a pinch of salt. Set aside. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In another mixing bowl, combine panko, 2 Tbsp. water, and remaining sour cream. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, half the poultry seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs. -
3 Start the Meatballs
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add meatballs and shallots to hot pan. Roll meatballs occasionally until browned all over, 5-7 minutes.Reduce heat to low. Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step. -
4 Add Sauce and Finish Meatballs
Add tomatoes, mushroom base, 1 Tbsp. water, mushroom seasoning, remaining poultry seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir to combine and cover.
Stir occasionally until meatballs are coated and reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 6-9 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
5 Make Corn Cakes and Finish Dish
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Working in batches if necessary, add 1/4 cup corn muffin batter to hot pan for each cake and spread into a circle, pressing lightly. Cook until corn cakes are lightly browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce from pan. Garnish with remaining cheese. Bon appétit!
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