Oven-Ready
Jerk Turkey Meatballs
with cilantro rice and beans
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
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)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 oz. Black Beans
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Orange Ginger Sesame Sauce
- 2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- ½ oz. Cilantro
- 4 Saltine Crackers
- 1 tsp. Jamaican Jerk 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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Calories610
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs53g
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Fat25g
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Protein38g
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Sodium2040mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Rice and Beans
Stem cilantro and tear leaves.
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.In provided tray, combine rice, beans and their liquid, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for crema), and 1/4 tsp. salt. Push to one side. -
2 Add the Meatballs
Coarsely crush crackers.
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, crackers, cheese, jerk seasoning (use less if spice-averse), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form meat mixture into 6 evenly-sized meatballs.Place meatballs in empty side of tray.Cover rice with foil (leaving meatballs uncovered). -
3 Bake Meal and Make Crema
Bake half-covered (rice covered, meatballs uncovered) in hot oven until rice is heated through and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, halve lime and juice.In another mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, remaining cilantro, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for garnish).Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top meatballs and rice with orange ginger sesame sauce (to taste) and crema. Garnish with remaining lime juice, if desired. Bon appétit!
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