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Spicy Kung Pao-Style Turkey Meatballs

with peanut broccoli

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
  • 10 oz. Ground Turkey
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    2 fl. oz. Kung Pao Sauce
  • ½ fl. oz. Honey
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    ½ oz. Roasted Peanuts
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    4 Saltine Crackers
  • ½ tsp. Minced Ginger
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    1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    470
  • Carbohydrates
    31g
  • Net Carbs
    26g
  • Fat
    24g
  • Protein
    35g
  • Sodium
    1320mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

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

  • If using 20 oz. ground turkey, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground turkey, forming 16 meatballs, and working in batches, if necessary.

  • If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until browned, 4-5 minutes, adding sauce, and cooking until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-5 minutes.

  • If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until browned, 5-6 minutes, adding sauce, and cooking until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-5 minutes.

  • If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 1 and 2, rolling occasionally until browned, 4-5 minutes, adding sauce, and cooking until burger is heated through, 3-5 minutes.

  1. 1

    Form the Meatballs

    Finely crush crackers.

    Combine ground turkey, crushed crackers, ginger, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl.

    Form mixture into eight evenly-sized meatballs.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meatballs

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add meatballs to hot pan and roll occasionally until browned all over, 5-6 minutes.

    Add kung pao sauce (use less if spice-averse), honey, and 3 Tbsp. water. Stir to combine. Cover and cook until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-5 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While meatballs cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Broccoli

    Break broccoli into bite-size pieces using hands.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add broccoli, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 4-6 minutes.

    Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Coarsely crush peanuts in bag, if desired.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sesame seeds and garnishing broccoli with crushed peanuts. Bon appétit!

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