Fast & Fresh
Greek-Style Beef Meatballs
with orzo and peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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10 oz. Fully Cooked Orzo
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8 oz. Baked Beef Meatballs
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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2 oz. Greek Yogurt
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1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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1 oz. Tomato Feta Butter
- ½ oz. Crispy Bell Pepper
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) yP5Bo5q8
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Calories840
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat54g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1490mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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 Microwave Instructions
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Crush crispy peppers in shipping bag.In provided tray, combine diced peppers, 1 tsp. olive oil, and half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce). Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered, 1 minute.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in orzo and evenly top with meatballs. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until orzo and meatballs are heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Transfer meatballs to a plate. Stir sauce, cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper into orzo until coated.In a mixing bowl, combine remaining garlic salt and yogurt.To serve, top orzo with meatballs. Garnish with yogurt sauce and crushed crispy peppers. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Crush crispy peppers in shipping bag.In provided tray, combine diced peppers, 1 tsp. olive oil, and half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for sauce). Place tray on a baking sheet.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Stir in orzo and evenly top with meatballs. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until orzo and meatballs are heated through, 12-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Transfer meatballs to a plate. Stir sauce, cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper into orzo until coated.In a mixing bowl, combine remaining garlic salt and yogurt.To serve, top orzo with meatballs. Garnish with yogurt sauce and crushed crispy peppers. Bon appétit!
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