Best Plum Pork Spicy Meatballs With Bok Choy And Zucchini Recipes

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PLUM PORK SPICY MEATBALLS WITH BOK CHOY AND ZUCCHINI



Plum Pork Spicy Meatballs with Bok Choy and Zucchini image

I am a huge fan of sweet, salty and spicy, and now I'm trying to make healthier choices. This recipe is so satisfying and delicious, you won't miss any pasta or rice. If you don't want spiralized zucchini, any thin noodles will work. -Susan Mason, Puyallup, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jar (7 ounces) plum sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
1 pound ground pork
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium zucchini, spiralized
1 pound bok choy, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Reserve 1-1/4 cups for sauce. Pour remaining mixture into a large bowl; add egg and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 balls. Place remaining 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Roll meatballs in bread crumbs to coat., In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. In batches, cook meatballs until cooked through, turning occasionally. Remove and keep warm. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add zucchini and bok choy; cook and stir over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Add meatballs and reserved sauce; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647 calories, Fat 34g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1656mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

GRANDMA'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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My mother made these hearty meatballs when we were growing up, and now my kids love them, too. My daughter likes to help shake the meatballs in flour. -Karin Ness, Big Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
Hot mashed potatoes
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients. Add beef and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; toss with 1/4 cup flour, coating lightly., In a large skillet, brown meatballs over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 5-6 minutes., Remove meatballs with a slotted spoon. Mix the remaining flour and broth until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return meatballs to pan; heat through. Serve with mashed potatoes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH ZUCCHINI



Skillet Pork Chops with Zucchini image

My husband and I live on a small farm with our two young sons. We're always blessed with plenty of zucchini from our garden in summer, so I try lots of different zucchini recipes. This is one of my family's favorites. -Diane Banaszak, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup warm water
3 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons cheese, salt, dill and pepper. Dip pork chops in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil. Top with onions; add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Place zucchini over the onions. Sprinkle remaining cheese over zucchini. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY SWEDISH MEATBALLS



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Nutmeg, allspice and cardamom lend to the traditional taste of these moist meatballs. The creamy sauce has a rich beef flavor with a touch or dill. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
GRAVY:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 11-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream and dill; simmer for 1 minute. Place meatballs in a serving dish; pour gravy over top. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 36g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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