Family Meal Kit
One-Pot New Orleans-Style Turkey Meatballs
with green onions and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

Chef
Jimmy Shay
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 10.94 oz. Long Grain White Rice
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
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- 1 Roma Tomato
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- 4 Green Onions
- 4 tsp. Creole Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
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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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Calories670
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Carbohydrates79g
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Net Carbs75g
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Fat28g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1680mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Pot
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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If using ground pork, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-15 minutes.
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1 Form and Cook the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground turkey, panko, half the Creole seasoning (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for rice), 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into 20 equally-sized meatballs.
Place a large pot over medium heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pot, cover, and stir occasionally until browned all over and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 11-13 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer meatballs to a plate. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While meatballs cook, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.
Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Return pot used to cook meatballs to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add bell peppers, tomatoes, and white portions of green onions to hot pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly tender, 4-6 minutes.
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4 Add the Rice and Meatballs
Add rice, 3 cups water, demi-glace, mirepoix base, remaining Creole seasoning (to taste), and 1/2 tsp. salt to hot pot. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add meatballs and half the green portions of green onions (reserve remaining for garnish). Reduce to a simmer.Once simmering, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 14-17 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with meatballs and garnishing with sauce and remaining green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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