Oven-Ready
Katsu Pork Meatballs
with snow peas and carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
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 Pork
- 8 oz. Coin Cut Carrots
- 4 oz. Snow Peas
- 1 oz. Katsu BBQ Sauce
- ½ oz. Wonton Strips
- 0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
- ⅖ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp. Miso Sauce Concentrate
- ⅓ oz. Butter
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Gochujang Red Pepper Paste
- ½ tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
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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Carbohydrates33g
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Net Carbs26g
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Fat40g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 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 Start the Meal
Spray provided tray with cooking spray.
In prepared provided tray, combine carrots, 1/2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasonings into carrots. Push to one side of tray.In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, panko, mayonnaise, half the gochujang (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for topping), soy sauce, and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into 6 equally-sized meatballs and place in empty side of tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step.While meal bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Snow Peas and Sauce
Trim ends off snow peas, if desired.
In another mixing bowl, combine katsu sauce, remaining gochujang (to taste), and 1 Tbsp. water. Set aside.After 15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Drain any excess liquid from tray. Tray will be hot! Use caution.Add snow peas and 1/2 tsp. olive oil to carrots and stir to combine. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly top meatballs with half the sauce mixture (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for garnish). -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir miso base and butter into vegetables until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top meatballs with remaining sauce mixture (to taste) and wonton strips. Garnish vegetables with sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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