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Garlic Sesame-Glazed Pork Meatballs
with stir-fry vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
David Welch
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 6 oz. Snow Peas
- 4 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ⅕ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat25g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1390mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Form Meatballs
Trim ends off snow peas, if desired.
Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces.In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 3 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add ground pork, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined. Form pork mixture into 12 equally-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan. Cover and stir occasionally until meatballs are browned and reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
Uncover and add half the garlic sesame sauce (reserve remaining for vegetables). Stir often until meatballs are coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add broccoli, snow peas, mixed peppers, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.Uncover; add a pinch of salt and pepper, soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. butter, and remaining garlic sesame sauce. Stir often until combined and vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and 1/4 tsp. salt.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with vegetables and meatballs. Bon appétit!
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