Oven-Ready
Picadillo Pork and Bean Rice Bowl
with chimichurri crema
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Rachel Post
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 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 15 oz. Pinto Beans
- 10 oz. Diced Carrots
- 4 oz. Chimichurri
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) VPr6paPR
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Calories630
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Carbohydrates54g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat31g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1760mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, break up in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Bake the Ground Pork Mixture
Evenly divide ground pork, fiesta seasoning, garlic salt, chicken base, 2 tsp. olive oil, and carrots between both provided trays. Break ground pork into bite-sized pieces and spread into an even layer.
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 16-18 minutes. Carefully remove from oven and stir to break up pork. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil.While pork mixture bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Heat Rice
Drain beans in a colander/strainer.
Halve lime and juice.Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.Place rice, beans, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir to combine. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir in half the chimichurri (to taste; reserve remaining for sauce), half the lime juice (reserve remaining for crema), and a pinch of salt until combined.While rice microwaves, continue recipe. -
3 Make Chimichurri Crema and Finish Meal
In a mixing bowl, combine remaining chimichurri (to taste), sour cream, remaining lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
To serve, top rice and beans with pork mixture. Garnish with chimichurri crema (to taste). Bon appétit!
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