Oven-Ready
Buffalo-Style Pork Meatballs
with cheesy ranch green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
David Padilla
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 oz. Sour Cream
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0.88 oz. Zesty Buffalo Sauce
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½ oz. Grated Parmesan
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½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
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4 Saltine Crackers
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) 4qYyyzqM
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates22g
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Net Carbs17g
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Fat37g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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 half-covered until beef reaches 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 half-covered until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 26-28 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine green beans, 2 tsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. water, buttermilk-dill seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray.Spread into a single layer. Cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes. -
2 Add the Meatballs
Carefully, remove tray from oven. Push green beans to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil!
Finely crush crackers.Combine ground pork, a pinch of salt and pepper, crushed crackers, and garlic salt in a mixing bowl. Form into six evenly-sized meatballs and place in empty half of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Cover green beans with foil, leaving meatballs uncovered. Bake again in hot oven until green beans are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, combine Buffalo sauce (to taste) and sour cream in another mixing bowl.Stem cilantro, reserving whole leaves.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top meatballs with sauce, cilantro leaves, and crispy onions. Top green beans with cheese. Bon appétit!
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