Oven-Ready
Cherry-Smothered Beef Meatloaf
with cheddar bacon mashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
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
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10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 oz. Gold BBQ Sauce
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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0.9 oz. Butter
- ½ oz. Cherry Preserves
- ½ oz. Bacon Bits
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0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
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0.42 oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
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) 9OzlVVP5
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Calories800
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat52g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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 Start the Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.Form mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height. Place meatloaves in one side of provided tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Meatloaves will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove from oven and drain any excess liquid. -
2 Add the Corn
Add corn, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil to empty side of tray. Stir to combine.
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3 Bake Meal and Heat Mashed Potatoes
Bake uncovered in hot oven until corn is heated through and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, add mashed potatoes, cheese, 1/3 the butter (reserve remaining for corn), and a pinch of salt. Vigorously stir to combine. Evenly top mashed potatoes with bacon.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and vigorously stir to combine. Bowl will be hot! Use a utensil.Carefully remove tray from oven and stir remaining butter into corn until combined.To serve, top meatloaf with BBQ sauce and cherry preserves. Bon appétit!
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