Express
Cacio e Pepe-Style Beef Meatballs
with garlic broccoli and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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1 oz. Sicilian Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
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2 Butter Crackers
- 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) BqBX293m
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates21g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat43g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1310mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 pork, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-15 minutes.
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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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If using Impossible burger, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until Impossible burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
Finely crush crackers. Combine crackers and 2 Tbsp. water in a mixing bowl. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, half the minced garlic and parsley (reserve remaining for sauce), and Italian seasoning.Stir until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into 10 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.
Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Broccoli
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add broccoli, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp. salt, garlic and parsley seasoning, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan.Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in Sicilian sauce (to taste) until melted and combined. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Add 2 Tbsp. water, cream cheese, remaining minced garlic and parsley, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Stir until combined and smooth.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce and garnishing broccoli with remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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