Oven-Ready

Queso Fundido Beef Meatballs

with cotija broccoli and corn

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 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
  • 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
  • 10 oz. Corn Kernels
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
  • Info
    2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
  • Info
    1 oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
  • Info
    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    530
  • Carbohydrates
    29g
  • Net Carbs
    24g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1170mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl

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

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

    If sauce is too thick, add additional 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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