Oven-Ready
Chipotle Pork Meatballs with Cilantro Rice and Cotija Cheese
easy prep & pan included
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Ground Pork
- 8 oz. Cilantro Lime Rice
- 6 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
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- ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
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) oPNm893X
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Calories840
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Carbohydrates60g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat51g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1470mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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
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Make the Meatballs
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. When ingredient appears in recipe, remove from packaging.
Combine ground pork, panko, pesto, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl. Form into eight equally-sized meatballs and place in one side of provided tray.Top meatballs with tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper.If using ground beef, follow same instructions. -
Add the Rice and Corn
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Combine rice, corn, and 1 Tbsp. water in empty side of tray.
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Bake the Dish
Cover with foil. Bake in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
If using ground beef, follow same instructions.Carefully remove from oven and uncover. Top meatballs with cheese and garnish rice with tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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