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Enchilada-Inspired Cheesy Bison Meatball Bowls

Enchilada-Inspired Cheesy Bison Meatball Bowls

with Tomato-Avocado Salsa and Cilantro Rice
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Calories
1040 kcal
Protein
43g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Oats
  • Rye
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Mustard
  • Sulphites
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Crustaceans
  • Fish
  • Tree nuts
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Sulphites
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Triticale
  • Gluten
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

250 g

Lean Ground Bison

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

(May contain traces of: Egg, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy)

227 g

Baby Tomatoes

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Avocado

7 g

Cilantro

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 unit(s)

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk May contain traces of: Milk)

½ cup

Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Italian Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Milk, Oats, Rye, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Barley May contain traces of: Egg, Mustard, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Fish, Tree nuts, Sulphites, Soy, Triticale)

1 tbsp

Tex-Mex Paste

(Contains: Mustard May contain traces of: Egg, Milk, Crustaceans, Fish, Sesame, Wheat, Sulphites, Soy, Gluten)

8 g

Enchilada Spice Blend

(Contains: Sulphites May contain traces of: Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Sesame, Wheat, Soy)

1 unit(s)

Beef Broth Concentrate

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Milk*

(Contains: Milk)

1.33 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories1040 kcal
Fat58 g
Saturated Fat20 g
Carbohydrate93 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber13 g
Protein43 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Sodium1340 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1450 mg
Calcium350 mg
Iron7 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Strainer
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Zester
Medium Bowl
Parchment Paper
Baking Sheet
Large Bowl
Medium Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1
  • Before starting, preheat the oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce.
  • To a medium pot, add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and 1/8 tsp (1/4 tsp) salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high.
  • Using a strainer, rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • To the boiling water, stir in rice then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 13-15 min, until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Prep and make salsa
2
  • Zest, then juice half the lime. Cut remaining lime into wedges.
  • Halve half of the tomatoes. Cut remaining tomatoes into quarters.
  • Peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Peel, pit, then cut avocado into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Roughly chop cilantro.
  • To a medium bowl, add avocado, lime juice, quartered tomatoes, half the cilantro, a quarter of the onions, and 1 tsp (2 tsp) oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Form and roast meatballs
3
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To a large bowl, add breadcrumbs, half the broth concentrate and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) milk. Stir to combine.
  • Add bison and half the Enchilada Spice Blend. Season with salt and pepper, then combine.
  • Roll into 10 (20) equal-sized meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the middle of the oven 10-12 min or until golden and cooked through.**
Make enchilada sauce
4
  • Meanwhile, heat a medium non-stick pan over medium (use a large pan for 4 servings).
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbps) oil, remaining onions and remaining tomatoes. Cook 4-6 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Add Tex-Mex paste, remaining Enchilada Spice Blend, remaining broth concentrate, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) water. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until slightly thickened. 
Finish meatballs
5

 

  • When meatballs are cooked, add to the pan with sauce. Gently stir to coat. Sprinkle cheese over top. Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 2-4 min until cheese melts.
Finish and serve
6
  • Fluff rice with fork, then stir in lime zest and remaining cilantro.
  • Divide rice between bowls. Top with meatballs and salsa.
  • Spoon any remaining sauce from pan over meatballs.
  • Dollop sour cream over top. Squeeze a lime wedge over top.
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