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One-Pan Greek-Style Beef Gemelli

with tzatziki and feta

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    16 oz. Cooked Gemelli Pasta
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • Info
    4 oz. Light Sour Cream
  • 1 Persian Cucumber
  • Info
    2 oz. Greek Butter
  • 6 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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    1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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    2 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
  • 4 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    610
  • Carbohydrates
    46g
  • Net Carbs
    42g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    32g
  • Sodium
    1530mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Box Grater

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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. 

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef and Pepper

    Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil, ground beef, diced peppers, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and chimichurri seasoning to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Sauce and Pasta

    Add chicken base, 1 cup water, and pasta to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.

    While sauce comes to a simmer, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Make the Tzatziki

    Trim cucumber and grate into a mixing bowl.

    Add sour cream and buttermilk-dill seasoning. Stir until combined. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Add Butter and Finish Dish

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce begins to thicken, 5-7 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    Add butter and stir occasionally until melted and combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with tzatziki and cheese. Bon appétit!

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