Oven-Ready
General Tso's Pork Meatballs
with green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Green Beans
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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1 fl. oz. Sweet and Sour Sauce
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1 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
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½ oz. Roasted Peanuts
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2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
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¼ oz. Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp. Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) 2qWD7GOR
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates27g
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Net Carbs21g
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Fat29g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 23-25 minutes.
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1 Start the Green Beans
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine green beans, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes.While green beans bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground pork, Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Form mixture into eight equally-sized meatballs.Carefully remove tray from oven. Uncover green beans and push to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place meatballs in now-empty side of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine garlic sesame sauce and sweet and sour sauce. Cover with a damp paper towel.Microwave covered until sauce is warmed through, 30-60 seconds.Coarsely crush peanuts in shipping bag.Carefully remove sauce from microwave and tray from oven. Drain excess liquid from tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top meatballs with sauce mixture and garnish green beans with crushed peanuts. Bon appétit!
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