Oven-Ready
Spicy Szechuan-Style Turkey Meatballs
with sesame green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
David Padilla
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. Green Beans
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
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2 fl. oz. Spicy Szechuan Sauce
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1½ fl. oz. Creamy Roasted Sesame Dressing
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½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- 0.46 oz. Brown Sugar
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2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile 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) Zqwygr3G
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates35g
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Net Carbs29g
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Fat30g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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 pork, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 25-30 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground turkey in Steps 2 and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven until burger is heated through, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine green beans, 2 tsp. olive oil, half the Asian garlic, ginger, & chile seasoning (to taste; reserve remaining for meatballs), and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray. Spread into a single layer.Cover tray with foil. Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Green beans will finish cooking in a later step.While green beans bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatballs
Combine turkey, panko, remaining Asian garlic, ginger, & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse), and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Form into six evenly-sized meatballs.
Carefully remove tray from oven and uncover. Push green beans to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Place meatballs in now-empty half of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until green beans are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 22-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, combine brown sugar and Szechuan sauce (to taste) in another mixing bowl.Carefully remove tray from oven.To serve, top meatballs with brown sugar-Szechuan sauce and crispy onions and garnish green beans with sesame dressing. Bon appétit!
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