Oven-Ready
Firecracker Turkey Meatballs
with ranch mashed potatoes and 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} calories
Chef
Jimmy Cababa
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)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
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10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 6 oz. Trimmed Green Beans
- 1 fl. oz. Honey
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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0.88 oz. Zesty Buffalo Sauce
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 3 tsp. Sugar
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1 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat27g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1490mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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 20 oz. ground turkey, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground turkey, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 2, and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 2, and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 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.
Break green beans in half, if desired.Add green beans, half the ranch seasoning (reserve remaining for mashed potatoes), 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to provided tray and mix until completely combined.Cover with foil. Bake covered in hot oven, 12 minutes.While green beans bake, form meatballs. -
2 Add the Mashed Potatoes and Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, panko, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Form into six equally-sized meatballs.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Push green beans to one corner. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Stir mashed potatoes vigorously. Add mashed potatoes to empty corner of tray, next to green beans. Stir in remaining ranch seasoning, then top with cheese.Add meatballs to empty side of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until green beans are tender and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 26-28 minutes.
While meal bakes, combine Buffalo sauce (to taste), honey, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl until completed combined. Microwave on high, 15 seconds.Carefully remove tray from oven. Top meatballs with Buffalo-honey sauce. Bon appétit!
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