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Nutrition per serving
Protein13% · 36g
Carbs46% · 127g
Fat41% · 49g
6g
Fiber
2270mg
Sodium
3.2g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
38th pctl
More protein than 38% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
3.2g /100cal
Leaner than 9% of meals
vs Beef average
22% heavier
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🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Ponzu Sauce
Rice Wine Vinegar
Carrot
Broccoli
Jasmine Rice
Ground Beef
Umami Ginger Sauce
Mayonnaise
Panko Breadcrumbs
Crispy Fried Onions
Sriracha
Cilantro
Cucumber
Black Pepper
Salt
Sugar
Cooking Oil
How to make it
1
Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve. TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary.
2
While rice cooks, trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-moons. Roughly chop cilantro.
3
Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
4
While carrots roast, in a large bowl, gently combine beef*, panko, 1 TBSP umami ginger sauce (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4), and pepper. (You’ll use the rest of the umami ginger sauce later.) Form into 10 1½-inch meatballs (20 meatballs for 4).Arrange meatballs on a second lightly oiled baking sheet. Roast on middle rack until browned and cooked though, 12-15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine ponzu, remaining umami ginger sauce, and 1 TBSP vinegar (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until warmed through, 60-90 seconds. TIP: If you like a sweeter sauce, stir in a pinch of sugar from your pantry. In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha to taste.
6
In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, remaining vinegar, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp sugar for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt and pepper.Place broccoli in a second large microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; poke a few holes in wrap. Microwave until tender, 3-4 minutes. Carefully uncover (watch out for steam!) and toss with salt and pepper.
7
Fluff rice with a fork.Serve rice, roasted carrots, umami ginger meatballs, cucumber salad, umami ponzu sauce, Sriracha mayo, cilantro, and crispy fried onions family style and let everyone build their own plate. (Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)Serve broccoli alongside meatball bar.
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Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve. TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary.
2
Step 2
While rice cooks, trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and halve cucumber lengthwise; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick half-moons. Roughly chop cilantro.
3
Step 3
Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
4
Step 4
While carrots roast, in a large bowl, gently combine beef*, panko, 1 TBSP umami ginger sauce (2 TBSP for 4 servings), salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4), and pepper. (You’ll use the rest of the umami ginger sauce later.) Form into 10 1½-inch meatballs (20 meatballs for 4).Arrange meatballs on a second lightly oiled baking sheet. Roast on middle rack until browned and cooked though, 12-15 minutes.
5
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine ponzu, remaining umami ginger sauce, and 1 TBSP vinegar (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until warmed through, 60-90 seconds. TIP: If you like a sweeter sauce, stir in a pinch of sugar from your pantry. In a separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha to taste.
6
Step 6
In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, remaining vinegar, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp sugar for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt and pepper.Place broccoli in a second large microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; poke a few holes in wrap. Microwave until tender, 3-4 minutes. Carefully uncover (watch out for steam!) and toss with salt and pepper.
7
Step 7
Fluff rice with a fork.Serve rice, roasted carrots, umami ginger meatballs, cucumber salad, umami ponzu sauce, Sriracha mayo, cilantro, and crispy fried onions family style and let everyone build their own plate. (Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)Serve broccoli alongside meatball bar.
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HelloFresh's Umami Ginger Meatball Bar: 1130 calories, 36g protein. Beef meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. makes Umami Ginger Meatball Bar one of the prepared options in 's rotating weekly lineup. The serving delivers 1130 calories alongside 36g of protein, placing it at about 57 percent of a typical daily calorie goal.
A meatball is ground meat (mince) rolled into a ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
1130Calories
36gProtein
127gCarbs
49gFat
6gFiber
2270mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution57% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 Protein-Rich
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Umami Ginger Meatball Bar?
Umami Ginger Meatball Bar contains 1130 calories and 36 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Umami Ginger Meatball Bar: 1130 calories, 36g protein. Beef meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
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