Oven-Ready
Cheesy Taco Beef Meatloaf
with black beans, corn, and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Tom Scodari
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 Beef
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 oz. Black Beans
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 3 oz. Fire Roasted Corn Kernels
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2 oz. Chipotle Crema
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1 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
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0.42 oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
- 1 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) xPoLZYqg
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Calories730
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat37g
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Protein40g
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Sodium1900mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 Start the Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko, taco seasoning, and half the salsa (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for rice).
Form mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height. Place loaves in provided tray. Cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 10 minutes.While meatloaves bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Rice and Cheese
Drain beans in a strainer.
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.In another mixing bowl, combine 2 tsp. olive oil, corn, beans, rice, garlic salt, and remaining salsa (to taste). Stir to break up rice as much as possible.After 10 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and drain excess liquid.Push meatloaves to one side of tray and top evenly with cheese. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Transfer rice mixture to now-empty side of tray. Cover rice side of tray with foil. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake half-covered (rice covered, meatloaves uncovered) in hot oven until rice is heated through and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.To serve, top meatloaf with chipotle crema. Bon appétit!
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