Fast & Fresh
BBQ Beef Mac and Cheese with Bell Peppers and Pickled Onions
no prep, quick cook
Prep & Cook Time: 10-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
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8 oz. Fully Cooked Shredded Beef
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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2 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 1 fl. oz. Carolina BBQ Sauce
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1 oz. Sour Cream
- 1 oz. Pickled Onion
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) o30wEBO0
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates68g
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Net Carbs65g
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Fat24g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1680mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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
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1 Make the Dish
If using microwave: Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Remove cream cheese from packaging and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, 10 seconds. Combine pasta, 2 Tbsp. water, cream cheese, shredded beef, and diced peppers in provided tray. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave until beef is heated through, 5-8 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave. Measure out 1 Tbsp. cheddar cheese and set aside. Stir remaining cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, and a pinch of salt into tray until creamy. Garnish with pickled onions, reserved cheddar cheese, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Drizzle BBQ sauce over meal. Bon appétit!
If using oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Remove cream cheese from packaging and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, 10 seconds. Combine pasta, 2 Tbsp. water, cream cheese, shredded beef, and diced peppers in provided tray. Place tray on baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake in hot oven until beef is heated through, 14-16 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Measure out 1 Tbsp. cheddar cheese and set aside. Stir remaining cheddar cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, and a pinch of salt into tray until creamy. Garnish with pickled onions, reserved cheddar cheese, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Drizzle BBQ sauce over meal. Bon appétit!
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