Oven-Ready
Spicy Marinara Beef Meatball Grinder
with Calabrian peppers and mozzarella
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 2 French Roll
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Sliced Yellow Onion
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Basil Pesto
- ½ oz. Baby Spinach
- ½ oz. Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers
- 0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
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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Calories870
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Carbohydrates68g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat45g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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1 Start the Meatballs and Vegetables
Tear spinach into bite-sized pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add ground beef and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined. Form beef mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.Combine spinach and onions in provided tray and toss with a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer.Evenly top vegetables with meatballs.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven and drain any excess liquid from tray. Tray will be hot! Use caution. -
2 Add Sauce and Finish Meatballs and Vegetables
Add marinara and Calabrian peppers (to taste) to tray. Stir until combined and meatballs are coated. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until onions are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 6-8 minutes. Carefully remove from oven.While meatball mixture bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Make Pesto Aioli, Heat Rolls, and Finish Meal
In another mixing bowl, combine pesto and mayonnaise. Set aside.
Heat rolls to your preference using a toaster or microwave.Alternatively, place rolls directly on rack in hot oven, cut-side up. Toast until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.To serve, fill roll with meatball mixture (to taste), cheese, and pesto aioli. Bon appétit!
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