Oven-Ready
Queso Fundido Beef Meatballs
with cotija broccoli and corn
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 10 oz. Corn Kernels
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- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
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- 1 Tbsp. Taco 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) pOJRjdOy
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs24g
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Fat33g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1170mg
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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Start the Broccoli
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.
In one provided tray, combine broccoli, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Massage oil and seasonings into broccoli and spread into an even layer. Cover tray with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes.While broccoli bakes, continue recipe. -
Form Meatballs and Add Corn
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 1/4 cup water. Rest, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, ricotta, 2/3 the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for vegetables), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir until thoroughly combined.Form mixture into 12 evenly-sized meatballs and place in second provided tray.After 15 minutes, carefully remove broccoli tray from oven. Stir in corn, remaining taco seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
Bake Meal and Make Queso
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream base and shredded cheese. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until cheese is melted, 60-90 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir until smooth. Set aside.If sauce is too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.To serve, top vegetables with cotija and garnish meatballs with queso and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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