Nonna’s Braised Beef - Ready to Heat
Serves 2 | with seasoned tri-color peppers, tomatoes, and cheesy spinach mashed potatoes
The flavors of old-school Italian American cooking shine in this hearty dish. Savory beef and an aromatic blend of onion, garlic, and bell pepper simmer in a robust tomato-y red sauce for a weeknight dinner that satisfies like a Sunday supper. To complete the meal, spinach and monterey jack are folded into uber-creamy mashed potatoes for a delizioso twist on meat and potatoes.
Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 container serving.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
1 unit
Nonna’s Braised Beef
(Contains: Milk, Soy)
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
FOR THE OVEN:
- Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove outer packaging and plastic film.
- Place tray* on a baking sheet. Bake on middle rack for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir beef, then stir potatoes. Return sheet to oven and bake until meal reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20 minutes more.
- Let stand for 2 minutes. Divide between plates.
FOR THE MICROWAVE:
- Remove outer packaging and pierce plastic film a few times with a fork.
- Place tray* on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 4 minutes.
- Carefully remove plastic film and stir beef, then stir potatoes. Microwave until meal reaches internal temperature of 165 degrees, 4 minutes more.
- Let stand for 2 minutes. Divide between plates.
*You read that right: All trays and film are oven-safe and microwave-safe!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tasty mashed potatoes, while some found the beef sauce too salty or acidic.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and simple it was to heat up this ready-made meal 🍲.
- Suggestions: Consider reducing salt, adding more beef, and thickening the mashed potatoes for better texture.
- Portions: Several felt the beef portion was too small for two people; some added sides to make it more filling.
- Texture: Some found the beef tender, but others disliked fatty pieces. Mashed potatoes were often described as runny.
