Family Meal Kit
Beef Meatloaf with Creamy Shallot Gravy
and cheddar biscuits
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 16 oz. Carrot
- 8 oz. Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
- 2 Shallots
- 2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 fl. oz. Honey
- ⅘ oz. Mushroom Broth Concentrate
- ⅗ oz. Butter
- 4 tsp. Savory Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories820
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Carbohydrates66g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat47g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1730mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 2 Baking Sheets
- 1 Small Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Peeler
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, roast until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Peel, trim, and cut carrot into 1/2" slices on an angle. If carrot is larger than 1" in diameter, halve before slicing.
Halve shallots and peel. Cut into 1/4" dice.In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 1/4 cup water. Let sit, 1 minute. After 1 minute, add ground beef, ricotta, savory seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Form meat mixture into four equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height. -
2 Assemble the Carrots and Meatloaves
Place carrots on one half of one prepared baking sheet. Toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into a single layer on one side. Alternatively, reserve half the raw carrots for snacking/serving on the side.
Place meatloaves on empty side of sheet. -
3 Assemble the Biscuits
In another mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix, half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for topping) and 1/2 cup water. Stir until a thick and tacky dough forms.
Spoon eight even dollops of batter on second prepared baking sheet, leaving 2" space in between. Evenly top with remaining shredded cheese. -
4 Bake the Meal
Bake carrots and meatloaves in hot oven until carrots are tender and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
Bake biscuits in hot oven until golden-brown, 12-15 minutes.Carefully remove both sheets from oven.While meal bakes, continue recipe. -
5 Cook Shallot Gravy and Finish Dish
Place a small non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add shallots to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned, 2-3 minutes.
Add 2 Tbsp. water and stir often until shallots are tender, 2-3 minutes.Add mushroom base, creme fraiche, and butter. Stir occasionally until combined, 1-2 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping meatloaves with shallot gravy. Garnish carrots with honey. Slice meatloaves, if desired. Bon appétit!
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