Oven-Ready
BBQ Beef Meatloaf
with mashed cauliflower and green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
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 for hours over a hot stove (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
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10 oz. Mashed Cauliflower
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 6 oz. Trimmed Green Beans
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1½ oz. BBQ Sauce
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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⅓ oz. Butter
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1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
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Nutrition (per serving) 9Ozg5E35
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates31g
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Net Carbs26g
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Fat36g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 2 and 3 baking until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 28-32 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 2 and 3 baking until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 30-35 minutes.
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1 Start the Green Beans
Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Place green beans, 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in provided tray.Cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 15 minutes. -
2 Add the Cauliflower and Meatloaves
Carefully remove tray from oven. Drain any excess water, if desired. Push green beans to one corner of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.
Add mashed cauliflower, buttermilk-dill seasoning, and a pinch of salt to tray. Stir vigorously to combine. Push mashed cauliflower into corner next to green beans. Top with butter. Butter will melt as meal bakes.In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Rest, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add ground beef, ricotta, chile and cumin rub, and a pinch of salt to bowl with panko.Form into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves. Place loaves in now-empty half of tray.Top loaves with half the BBQ sauce (reserve remaining for garnish). -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until green beans are tender and loaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 25-27 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven.Stir mashed cauliflower to combine.Rest, 3 minutes.To serve, top meatloaf with remaining BBQ sauce (using clean utensil) and slice, if desired. Bon appétit!
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