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Tzatziki Beef Meatballs

with feta rice and pepper pilaf

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • Info
    4 oz. Tzatziki Cup
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • Info
    2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • Info
    ⅘ oz. Lemon Garlic Butter
  • Info
    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    530
  • Carbohydrates
    35g
  • Net Carbs
    32g
  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    29g
  • Sodium
    1110mg

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
  1. 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. 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. 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. 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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