Express
Backyard BBQ Pork Meatballs
with cheesy creamed corn and rainbow coleslaw
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 10 oz. Frozen Corn
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Sweet Potato Cubes
- 8 oz. Slaw Mix
- 6 oz. BBQ Sauce
- 3 fl. oz. Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing
- 3 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1½ oz. Dried Cranberries
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates72g
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Net Carbs66g
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Fat45g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1430mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
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, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, 2 Tbsp. water, and 1/4 the BBQ sauce (reserve remaining for cooked meatballs). Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground pork, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined. Form meat mixture into 16 equally-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan. Stir occasionally until meatballs are browned, 5-7 minutes.
Stir in remaining BBQ sauce and 2 Tbsp. water until combined, 30-60 seconds.Cover and stir occasionally until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and stir occasionally until meatballs are coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add sweet potatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and stir occasionally until water is almost completely evaporated, 6-8 minutes.
Uncover and add corn, cream base, butter, cheese, and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally until combined and vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Slaw and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine slaw mix, shredded cabbage, cranberries, dressing, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the slaw.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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