Oven-Ready
Tuscan Beef Meatballs with Tomato and Herb Farro
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
We've learned that doubling down on a good thing just brings you just that much more goodness and, dare we say, magic. Well, we've waved our wand and brought out the rabbit and the hat (not literally). Our Fresh and Easy line is actually as straightforward as it sounds; fresh ingredients, easy assembly and instructions, with all the fantastic flavors you've come to expect. The only magic is what you bring; the love of making dinner for your friends and family.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
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8 oz. Farro with Tomato and Herb
- 6 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 4 oz. Pre-Cut Zucchini
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2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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1 oz. Light Cream Cheese
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories690
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Carbohydrates60g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat31g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1450mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray. Cream cheese will melt as meal cooks.Stir in farro and zucchini. -
2 Make the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, mozzarella, panko, and garlic salt. Form ground beef mixture into six evenly-sized meatballs.
Place meatballs on farro. Top meatballs with half the marinara (reserve remaining for after cooking). -
3 Bake the Dish
Bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 22-25 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Remove meatballs to a plate and top with remaining marinara. Stir farro-cream cheese mixture to combine. Bon appétit!
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