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Nacho Taco Turkey Meatball

rice bowls

Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 16 oz. Ground Turkey
  • 8 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa Verde
  • 4 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
  • Info
    4 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
  • Info
    ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
  • 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
  • 3 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
Food intolerance information

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    570
  • Carbohydrates
    43g
  • Net Carbs
    38g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    34g
  • Sodium
    1520mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Small Pot
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

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
  1. 1

    Make Meatballs

    Mix ground turkey, panko, fiesta seasoning, and 1/2 the nacho cheese in a mixing bowl until completely combined. Form into 16 equally-sized meatballs.

  2. 2

    Cook Meatballs

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan. Cover, and roll occasionally until browned all over and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 11-13 minutes.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe

  3. 3

    Make Sauce

    Place a small pot over medium heat. Add chicken broth, 1/4 cup water, and cream cheese to pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and simmer until cream cheese is fully melted - 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from heat and add remaining nacho cheese to pot. Stir vigorously until cheese is fully melted and combined. Keep warm.

  4. 4

    Cook Rice and Finish Dish

    Place rice and 1/2 tsp salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

    Serve meatballs over rice.

    Drizzle meatballs with cheese sauce.

    Top bowls with sour cream, salsa, and tortilla strips as pictured.

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