Oven-Ready
BBQ Bacon Beef Meatloaf
and honey-almond carrots
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Wheat
Chef
Tom Scodari
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)
- 12 oz. Halved Coin Cut Carrots
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 1½ oz. BBQ Sauce
- 1 fl. oz. Honey
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ¾ oz. Crumbled Bacon
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½ oz. Sliced Almonds
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⅓ oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates44g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat35g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 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 turkey, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatloaves reach minimum internal temperature, 30-35 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, bake uncovered in hot oven until loaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 28-30 minutes.
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1 Start the Meatloaves
Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, bacon, panko, cheese, half the hot sauce (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for carrots), and a pinch of salt. Form mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves. Place in provided tray and cover with foil.Bake covered in hot oven, 18 minutes.Meatloaves will finish cooking in a later step.While meatloaves bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Carrots
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine carrots, a pinch of salt, and 2 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 4-6 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave and drain excess liquid. Stir in honey, remaining hot sauce (to taste), and garlic salt.Carefully remove tray from oven and drain excess liquid. Push meatloaves to one side of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Transfer carrots to now-empty side of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top meatloaf with BBQ sauce and garnish carrots with almonds. Slice loaf, if desired. Bon appétit!
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