Oven-Ready
Red Pepper Cream Pork Meatballs
with Brussels sprouts and crispy onions
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
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. Brussels Sprouts
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 1 oz. Butter
- 1 oz. Red Pepper Pesto
- 1 oz. Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates31g
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Net Carbs23g
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Fat44g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1490mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Start the Brussels Sprouts
Place Brussels sprouts in provided tray. Spray with cooking spray, then toss with savory seasoning and a pinch of pepper. Spread into a single layer.
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While Brussels sprouts bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatballs
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 3 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground pork, garlic salt, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.After 10 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and push Brussels sprouts to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place meatballs in now-empty side of tray and spray with cooking spray. -
3 Make Sauce and Finish Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until Brussels sprouts are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-20 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream cheese, pesto, and 1 Tbsp. water. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 30-60 seconds. Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine. Set aside.Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir softened butter into Brussels sprouts until melted and combined.To serve, top meatballs with sauce. Garnish Brussels sprouts with crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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