Oven-Ready
Teriyaki Pork Meatballs
with bok choy and sesame rice
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 5 oz. Sliced Bok Choy
- 4 oz. Halved Coin Cut Carrots
- 3 fl. oz. Teriyaki Glaze
- ½ oz. Lightly Toasted Sesame Oil
- ½ oz. Ramen Pork Flavor Broth Concentrate
- ⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. Sriracha
- 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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Calories720
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat40g
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Protein33g
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Sodium2220mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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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If using ground turkey, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Place carrots and 1 tsp. water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until carrots are slightly tender, 3-5 minutes.
While carrots microwave, in a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add ground pork, half the ramen base (reserve remaining for post-bake), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until completely combined. Form mixture into 8 equally-sized meatballs.Carefully remove carrots from microwave. Drain any excess liquid, if desired. Transfer carrots to provided tray. Wipe bowl clean and reserve. Stir bok choy, 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt into carrots until combined. Spread into a single layer.Evenly top vegetables with meatballs and 2 tsp. olive oil. -
2 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Drain any excess liquid, if desired. Tray will be hot! Use caution.Stir in teriyaki sauce, remaining ramen base, and Sriracha (to taste) until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.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.
Place rice in reserved microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir in half the sesame oil (to taste; remaining is yours to use as you please!) and 1/4 tsp. salt. Fluff rice with a fork.To serve, top rice with vegetables (to taste), then meatballs (to taste). Garnish with sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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