Oven-Ready
Al Pastor-Style Pork Meatballs
with nacho taco broccoli
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbs
Chef
Rachel Post
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. Broccoli Florets
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 2½ fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 2 oz. Pineapple Chunks
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2 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
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2½ tsp. Chipotle Pesto
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2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Chipotle Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates25g
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Net Carbs18g
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Fat40g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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1 Start the Broccoli
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Spray provided tray with cooking spray.
Combine broccoli, 2 tsp. olive oil, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper in provided tray. Massage oil and seasoning into broccoli. Cover with foil. Bake covered in hot oven until starting to soften, 10-15 minutes.While broccoli bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatballs
Combine ground pork, panko, 1/4 tsp. salt, chipotle seasoning (use less if spice-averse), and pesto (use less if spice-averse) in a mixing bowl. Form mixture into 6 evenly-sized meatballs.
After 10-15 minutes, carefully remove broccoli from oven and uncover. Push broccoli to one side and top with cheese. Add meatballs to now-empty side of tray. Top with enchilada sauce and pineapple. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-22 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top meatballs with sauce from tray. Bon appétit!
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