Meal Kit

Beef Meatballs in Chive Sauce

with garlic cauliflower mash

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Expert

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Cauliflower Florets
  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    2 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
  • Info
    0.42 oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Info
    ⅓ oz. Butter
  • 6 Chive Sprigs
  • 1 tsp. Cornstarch
  • ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    490
  • Carbohydrates
    19g
  • Net Carbs
    15g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1630mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 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

  • If using ground turkey, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 23-25 minutes. 

  1. 1

    Start the Cauliflower Mash

    Bring a medium pot with cauliflower covered by water to a boil.

    Once boiling, cook until fork-tender, 12-15 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Drain all water from cauliflower in a colander and return to pot. Thoroughly drain cauliflower; excess water will make cauliflower mash runny. Mash until smooth.

    While cauliflower cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince chives.

    In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tsp. water.

    In another mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.

    After 1 minute, add ground beef, half the creme fraiche (reserve remaining for cauliflower), 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to bowl with panko and combine. Form mixture into eight equally-sized meatballs.

  3. 3

    Roast the Meatballs

    Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.

    Roast in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.

    While meatballs roast, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Finish the Cauliflower Mash

    Add remaining creme fraiche, garlic and parsley seasoning, softened butter, and 1/2 tsp. salt to pot with cauliflower. Stir vigorously to combine. Cover and set aside.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Stir cornstarch mixture

    Add 1/4 cup water, mirepoix base, cornstarch mixture, and chives to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce thickens, 30-60 seconds.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mashed cauliflower with meatballs and garnishing with sauce. Bon appétit!

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