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Tzatziki Beef Meatballs
with feta rice and pepper pilaf
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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4 oz. Tzatziki Cup
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJYwRqy
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates35g
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Net Carbs32g
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Fat29g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1110mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
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 Prepare Ingredients and Form Meatballs
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.
Coarsely chop spinach.In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ricotta, panko, chimichurri seasoning, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Form mixture into 16 evenly-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add meatballs to hot pan, cover, and roll occasionally until browned all over and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Peppers
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until peppers are tender, 5-7 minutes. -
4 Add Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps.
Add rice, feta, butter, spinach, and 1/2 tsp. salt to hot pan with bell peppers. Stir often until rice is heated through, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with meatballs. Garnish meatballs with tzatziki. Bon appétit!
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