Meal Kit
Bacon and Cheddar-Jack Meatloaf
with smoky BBQ sauce and ranch green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
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Under 35g carbs
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Smoky BBQ Sauce? Cheddar? And bacon? Oh my, you must've saved a lot of rain forest in a past life to be worth such a treat. Or you're just a loyal and wonderful Home Chef customer, and we love to give you the flavors that tantalize and delight you. Plus ranch-y green beans? You saved rain forest and housed orphans, didn't you?
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Trimmed Green Beans
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 1 oz. Smoky BBQ Sauce
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1 oz. Sour Cream
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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0.84 oz. Mayonnaise
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½ oz. Crispy Fried Onions
- ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
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4 Saltine Crackers
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1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill 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) EOd2p7PG
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates28g
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Net Carbs23g
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Fat42g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1400mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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 20 oz. ground beef, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground beef, forming 4 loaves and working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, roasting until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1 and 2, roasting until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 30-35 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatloaves
Finely crush saltine crackers.
Thoroughly combine ground beef, crushed crackers, mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a mixing bowl.Form ground beef mixture into two equally-sized ovals. -
2 Roast the Meatloaves
Place meatloaves on prepared baking sheet. Top evenly with cheese and bacon, pressing gently to adhere.
Roast in hot oven until loaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.While loaves roast, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Green Beans
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add green beans and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, cover and stir occasionally until water is evaporated, 5-7 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make the Ranch Sauce
In another mixing bowl, thoroughly combine sour cream, 1 Tbsp. water, and buttermilk-dill seasoning. Set aside.
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5 Finish the Dish
Cut meatloaves into 1/2" slices, if desired.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatloaf with BBQ sauce and garnishing green beans with ranch sauce and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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