Express
Sheet Pan Spicy Chipotle Beef Meatballs
with broccoli and peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 1 Poblano Pepper
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Chipotle Pesto
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¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
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0.42 oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Fiesta 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) pOMgpzPX
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs13g
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Fat45g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1050mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground turkey, roast until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 17-20 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Trim discolored ends, if necessary.
Stem poblano pepper, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping. -
2 Add the Vegetables and Meatballs
Place poblanos (use less if spice-averse) and broccoli on one half of prepared baking sheet. Top with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and fiesta seasoning. Massage oil and seasonings into vegetables. Spread into an even layer.
Combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water in a mixing bowl. Rest, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add ground beef, 1/4 tsp. salt, half the pesto (use less if spice-averse), and half the cream cheese (reserve remaining of each for sauce) and thoroughly stir to combine.Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs and place on empty side of baking sheet. -
3 Roast the Vegetables and Meatballs
Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-18 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.Stir butter into vegetables until melted and combined. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.While vegetables and meatballs roast, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining cream cheese, remaining pesto (to taste), 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of pepper. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until cream cheese melts, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine.To serve, top meatballs with sauce (to taste). Bon appétit!
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