Oven-Ready
Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
with broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} calories
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 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 16 oz. Ground Turkey
- 12 oz. Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrot Medley
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4 fl. oz. Sweet and Sour Sauce
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1 oz. Wonton Strips
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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⅖ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Chili Pepper
- 2 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Cornstarch
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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Calories470
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat14g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1550mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 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 Vegetables and Form Meatballs
Place broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot medley, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, minced garlic and chili pepper (use less if spice-averse), and half the Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for meatballs) in one provided tray. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Cover with foil. Bake in hot oven, 10 minutes.
While vegetables bake, in a mixing bowl, combine panko and 1/4 cup water. Let sit, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add ground turkey, 1/2 tsp. salt, and remaining Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse). Form mixture into 12 equally-sized meatballs. Place meatballs in second provided tray. -
2 Finish Vegetables and Bake Meatballs
After 10 minutes, carefully remove vegetables from oven. Remove foil from tray.
Bake both trays in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 18-20 minutes.While meal bakes, in another mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, cornstarch, and 3 Tbsp. water. Set aside.After 18-20 minutes, carefully remove both trays from oven. Stir cornstarch mixture into meatballs until coated. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Bake meatballs again in hot oven until sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While meal bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Heat Rice and Finish Meal
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and 1/2 tsp. salt. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the rice.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.To serve, top rice with vegetables and meatballs. Garnish with wonton strips. Bon appétit!
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