Family Meal Kit
One Pot
Feisty Sausage Jambalaya
with orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage
- 8 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 8 oz. Orzo Pasta
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 1 Celery Stalk
- 1 oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 2 Green Onions
- ½ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- 2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
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)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat36g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1470mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Colander/Strainer
- 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
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Cook Orzo and Prepare Ingredients
Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.
Remove from burner. Reserve 1/2 cup orzo cooking water. Drain orzo in a colander/strainer and set aside. Wipe pot clean and reserve.While orzo cooks, trim ends off celery and cut into 1/4" dice.Remove stems, seeds, and ribs, and cut green and red bell pepper into 1/4" dice. Alternatively, reserve half the raw bell peppers for snacking/serving on the side.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Return pot used to cook orzo to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers, celery, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes.Add 1 tsp. olive oil and white portions of green onions. Stir often until green onions are fragrant, 2-3 minutes. -
3 Add the Sausage
Add Italian sausage to hot pot. Break into smaller pieces until no pink remains and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Drain any excess liquid from pot. Pot will be hot! Use caution. -
4 Add the Cream and Orzo
Add tomatoes, blackening seasoning, cream base, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add orzo. Stir often until combined and orzo is heated through, 3-4 minutes.If too thick, add reserved orzo cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.While orzo cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream and hot sauce (to taste). Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the hot sauce.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping orzo with crema (to taste). Garnish with green portions of green onions and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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