Express
Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs
with chile spiced green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 2 oz. Orange Ginger Sesame Sauce
- 2 oz. Pineapple Chunks
- 2 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
- 2 Saltine Crackers
- 1 tsp. Sambal
- 1 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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Calories540
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs24g
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Fat36g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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
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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 turkey, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 11-13 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, add meatballs to hot pan and cook until Impossible burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
Crush crackers until consistency of breadcrumbs.
In a mixing bowl, combine crushed crackers and 1 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add ground pork, 1/4 tsp. salt, half the Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for green beans), and sambal (use less if spice-averse) until thoroughly combined. Form mixture into eight evenly-sized meatballs. -
2 Cook the Meatballs
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add meatballs to hot pan, cover, and roll occasionally until browned all over and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 8-10 minutes.
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3 Cook the Green Beans
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans and diced peppers to hot pan and cook, 1 minute.
Add 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp. salt, half the reserved Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (to taste; reserve remaining for later in the step), and a pinch of pepper. Cover and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in remaining Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (to taste).While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine orange ginger sesame sauce (to taste) and pineapples. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until sauce is heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatballs with sauce and garnishing with sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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