Saucy Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Garlic Bread & Side Salad

COOK TIME - 20-30min
2 SERVINGS

Classic Italian meatballs but let’s switch up the starch! Tonight we are dunking irresistible cheesy garlic bread into this saucy supper instead of twirling in pasta like usual. It’s time for a change!

Nutrition PER SERVING
Calories 930 kcal
Fat 49.0 g
Protein 48.0 g
Carbohydrate 75.0 g
Sodium 950 mg
Braised Beef Meatballs with Cheesy Garlic Bread & Caesar Salad

fresh ingredients

IN THE KIT

  • 12 oz
    ground beef
  • 4 oz
    bread
  • 6 oz
    mixed greens
  • 14 oz
    tomatoes
  • 2 oz
    red wine/tomato paste blend
  • 1 oz
    garlic butter
  • 4 oz
    shredded mozzarella
  • 1 oz
    Italian seasoning
  • 1 oz
    garlic/onion blend
  • 1 oz
    house blend
  • 4 oz
    seasoned panko breadcrumb
  • 2 oz
    balsamic dressing
  • 1 oz
    parsley

Not Included

Salt & pepper

Olive oil 

 

Kitchen Items Needed

Large bowl

Measuring spoons

Large non-stick pan

Baking sheet

Small bowl

Plate 

¼ cup of water (double for 4 ppl)

cook along

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Preheat the oven to 450°F;

Chop tomatoes into small chunks;

Cut bread into 2 pieces lengthwise; 

Remove from leaves from stem & roughly chop parsley.

1 Make Meatballs

Combine beef, breadcrumbs, pinch of salt & pepper, house seasoning. Roll mixture into 12 equal-sized meatballs 

2Sear Meatballs

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add a drizzle of olive oil, then meatballs. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 3-4 min. Remove from pan, place on plate. 

3 Make Sauce

To the same skillet, add another drizzle of olive oil, garlic/onion blend, cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste blend, cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup water then gently stir to combine. Add meatballs back to skillet, reduce to medium-low, cover & cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened & meatballs are cooked through, 8-10 min. 

4Make Cheesy Garlic Bread

While meatballs & sauce cook, arrange bread halves on a baking sheet. Spread garlic butter onto cut-sides of roll halves. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top. Bake, in the top of the oven, until cheese melts, 3-4 min. Watch carefully so they don’t burn.

5Make Salad

Add mixed greens to large bowl. Add balsamic dressing, then toss to combine.

6 Finish & Serve

Cut garlic bread into 1-inch slices, crosswise. Divide meatballs & sauce between bowls, sprinkle with parsley. Serve with salad on the side & cheesy garlic bread, for dipping.