Oven-Ready
Family
Apricot BBQ Beef Meatloaf
with carrots and mashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
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)
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20 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 15 oz. Diced Carrots
- 2 fl. oz. Carolina BBQ Sauce
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½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 oz. Apricot Preserves
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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⅗ oz. Butter
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
- 1 tsp. Barbeque Seasoning
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)
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates47g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat31g
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Protein26g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 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 Prepare the Carrots
Spray provided trays with cooking spray.
In one provided tray, combine carrots, barbecue seasoning (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Spread into an even layer. -
2 Prepare the Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko, onion salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into four equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height.
Place meatloaves in second prepared tray and top with 1 tsp. olive oil.In a microwave-safe bowl, combine preserves and BBQ sauce. Evenly top meatloaves with sauce. Wipe bowl clean and reserve. -
3 Bake Meal and Heat Potatoes
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until carrots are tender and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While carrots and meatloaves bake, in reserved microwave-safe bowl, combine mashed potatoes and cream cheese. Vigorously stir to combine. Cover with a damp paper towel.Microwave covered until heated through and cream cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and vigorously stir in 1/4 tsp. salt until combined.Carefully remove both trays from oven.To serve, stir softened butter into carrots.Bon appétit!
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