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Chipotle Al Pastor-Style Pork Meatballs

with corn and pepper hash

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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Al Pastor you know, but Al Pastor in a meatball? With a chipotle crema on top and a delicious veggie hash on the side? You can call us Al.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Pork
  • 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 5 oz. Corn Kernels
  • Info
    2 oz. Chipotle Crema
  • 1 Pineapple Slice
  • 2 Green Onions
  • Info
    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Info
    ½ oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    560
  • Carbohydrates
    35g
  • Net Carbs
    31g
  • Fat
    35g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1560mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
  • 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

  • If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground pork in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes.

  1. 1

    Form the Meatballs

    Mince pineapple.

    In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, panko, half the chipotle crema (reserve remaining for sauce), pineapple, half the chile and cumin rub (reserve remaining for hash), and 1/4 tsp. salt.

    Form into 6 equally-sized meatballs.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add meatballs to hot pan. Cover and roll occasionally until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-12 minutes.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Hash

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Place another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add peppers and white portions of green onions. Cook until peppers are tender, 3-4 minutes.

    Add corn, remaining chile and cumin rub, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until corn is heated through, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Make Crema and Finish Dish

    Combine remaining chipotle crema and a pinch of salt in another mixing bowl.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with crema and green portions of green onions and garnishing hash with cheese. Bon appétit!

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