Oven-Ready
Nacho-Smothered Turkey Meatloaf
with fajita green beans and peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
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 Turkey
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 4 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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3 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
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1 oz. Chipotle Crema
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
- 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Onion 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) Gqn2vAqW
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs22g
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Fat38g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatloaves reach minimum internal temperature, 25-30 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, bake uncovered in hot oven until loaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 28-32 minutes.
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1 Start the Vegetables
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine green beans, pepper and onion mix, 2 tsp. olive oil, half the fajita seasoning (reserve remaining for meatloaves), and half the onion salt (reserve remaining for meatloaves). Spread into an even layer.Cover tray with foil. Bake covered in hot oven, 18 minutes.While vegetables bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chipotle crema, remaining fajita seasoning, remaining onion salt, 1/3 the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for sauce), panko, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Form turkey mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height.After 18 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and push vegetables to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Transfer loaves to now-empty side of tray. -
3 Bake Meal and Make Sauce
Bake uncovered in hot oven until meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 25-30 minutes.
While meal bakes, combine remaining shredded cheese, cream cheese, and 2 Tbsp. water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover bowl with a damp paper towel.Microwave covered until sauce is melted and smooth, 30-60 seconds, stirring in 15 second intervals.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Carefully remove tray from oven and sauce from microwave.To serve, top meatloaf with sauce and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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