Oven-Ready
Gravy-Smothered Turkey Meatballs
with mashed potatoes and carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
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 4)
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20 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 12 oz. Coin Cut Carrots
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
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1⅕ oz. Butter
- 1 fl. oz. Honey
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1 oz. Creme Fraiche
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
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2 tsp. Mushroom 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)
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs37g
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Fat31g
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Protein26g
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Sodium1330mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatloaves reach minimum internal temperature, 25-30 minutes.
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1 Bake the Carrots
Combine carrots and 1 tsp. olive oil in one provided tray. Spread into an even layer. Cover with foil.
Bake covered in hot oven until tender, 30-35 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.Drain any excess liquid from tray. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt, honey, and half the butter (reserve remaining for mashed potatoes) until melted and combined.While carrots bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatballs and Sauce
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, half the mushroom seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Form mixture into 12 evenly-sized meatballs and place in second provided tray. Top with 1 tsp. olive oil.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Carefully remove meatballs from oven (carrots should remain in oven) and drain any excess liquid. Add cream base, chicken base, and remaining mushroom seasoning. Stir until meatballs are coated. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Heat Mashed Potatoes and Finish Meal
Bake meatballs again uncovered in hot oven until turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes.
While meal bakes, place mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Add creme fraiche, remaining butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir vigorously to combine.To serve, top mashed potatoes with meatballs and garnish meatballs with sauce from tray. Bon appétit!
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