Oven-Ready
Greek-Style Pork Meatballs
and green beans with whipped feta butter
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g net carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
Chef
Laura Alpern
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)
- 12 oz. Green Beans
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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2 oz. Tzatziki Sauce
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1 oz. Creme Fraiche
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1 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
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⅓ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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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Calories620
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Carbohydrates21g
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Net Carbs15g
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Fat44g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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
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1 Start the Green Beans
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
Set butter and crème fraîche on counter to soften.Trim green beans, if necessary.In provided tray, combine green beans, 1 Tbsp. water, and 2 tsp. olive oil. Cover tray with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While green beans bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chimichurri seasoning, garlic salt, ricotta, and panko. Form mixture into 6 equally-sized meatballs.
After 10 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Drain any excess liquid. Add 1/4 tsp. salt and stir to combine. Push green beans to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Transfer meatballs to now-empty side of tray. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Whipped Feta Butter
Bake uncovered in hot oven until green beans are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, in another mixing bowl, combine softened butter, softened crème fraîche, feta, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir vigorously to combine. Set aside.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top meatballs with tzatziki and garnish green beans with whipped feta butter. Bon appétit!
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