Express
Sheet Pan Taco-Spiced Beef Meatballs
with squashlotes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
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. Cubed Butternut Squash
- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
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- 1 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
- 1 tsp. 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) gqRNngqE
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates35g
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Net Carbs29g
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Fat34g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1250mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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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1 Start the Squashlotes
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.
Place poblanos (use less if spice-averse) and butternut squash on prepared baking sheet. Toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, fiesta seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Combine vegetables and spread into an even layer.Roast in hot oven, 10 minutes.While vegetables roast, continue recipe. -
2 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, 2 Tbsp. water, taco seasoning, a pinch of salt, and half the chipotle crema (reserve remaining for garnish). Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef to bowl and stir to combine. Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs. -
3 Finish the Squashlotes and Meatballs
After 10 minutes, carefully remove vegetables from oven. Push to one side of sheet. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.
Place meatballs on now-empty side of sheet.Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-20 minutes.While vegetables and meatballs roast, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Corn, Prepare Lime, and Finish Dish
Place corn and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave uncovered until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
While corn heats, halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Carefully remove sheet from oven. Add corn and 1 tsp. lime juice to vegetables and stir to combine. Sheet and vegetables will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top meatballs with remaining chipotle crema and garnish squashlotes with cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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