Oven-Ready
Chimichurri Beef Meatballs
with rice pilaf and lemon green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 12 oz. Green Beans
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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4 oz. Tzatziki Cup
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1 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
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) QPGNVN3E
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates41g
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Net Carbs37g
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Fat26g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1230mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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
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1 Bake the Green Beans
Trim green beans, if necessary.
In one provided tray, combine green beans, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into an even layer.Bake uncovered in hot oven until fork-tender, 35-40 minutes.While green beans bake, continue recipe. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, 2 Tbsp. water, chimichurri seasoning, 1/2 tsp. salt, sour cream, and a pinch of pepper. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef and stir until thoroughly combined. Form beef mixture into 16 equally-sized meatballs.Place meatballs in second provided tray. -
3 Bake Meatballs, Heat Rice, and Finish Meal
Bake second tray uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, place diced peppers in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until peppers are slightly tender, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Stir rice, chicken base, and a pinch of pepper into bowl with peppers.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Carefully remove both trays from oven. Stir softened butter into green beans until melted and combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top meatballs with tzatziki. Bon appétit!
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