Oven-Ready

Bacon-Stuffed Pork Meatballs

with chipotle sauce and cauliflower

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Pork
  • 8 oz. Cauliflower Florets
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 4 oz. Sliced Red Bell Pepper
  • ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
  • Info
    1 Tbsp. Chipotle Pesto
  • 1 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    510
  • Carbohydrates
    17g
  • Net Carbs
    12g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    32g
  • Sodium
    1270mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • 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

  • If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until heated through, 20-25 minutes.

  1. 1

    Bake the Vegetables

    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.

    Mix cauliflower, red bell pepper, seasoning blend, and garlic salt in provided tray until completely combined. Spread into a single layer and spray with cooking spray.

    Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.

    While vegetables bake, make meatballs.

  2. 2

    Add the Meatballs

    Mix ground pork, bacon, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl until completely combined. Form into six equally-sized meatballs.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Push vegetables to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.

    Add cream base, cornstarch, and pesto to empty side of tray and stir to combine. Top sauce with meatballs.

  3. 3

    Bake the Dish

    Bake uncovered in hot oven until cauliflower is tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Transfer vegetables to a plate. Roll meatballs until coated in sauce. Bon appétit!

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