Meal Kit
Cheesy Ricotta Stuffed Meatloaf
and broccoli with bread crumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Rachel Post
Everyone loves cheese, and everyone loves stuffing things with cheese. (Maybe not all things… not sure we're ready for a gummy worm stuffed with cheese, but you know some enterprising R&D chef is on it.) Meatloaf stuffed with cheese is just perfect; every bite gives a salty gooey surprise. Bring the cheese, except in our gummy worms, please.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
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2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
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¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) 4P6gjmqY
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates23g
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Net Carbs16g
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Fat39g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1710mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 3 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
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 four loaves instead of two.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1, 2 and 3, baking 14 minutes, adding broccoli, then baking again until loaves reach minimum internal temperature, 14-16 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Meatloaves
Mince garlic.
In a mixing bowl, combine half the ricotta (reserve remaining for meatloaf mix), mozzarella, and a pinch of salt and pepper.In another mixing bowl, combine ground beef, half the panko, (reserve remaining for broccoli), remaining ricotta, half the Italian seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1/3 the garlic (reserve remaining for broccoli and sauce), and garlic salt.Form ground beef mixture into four thin, evenly-sized patties, about 1/4" thick. Place patties on a clean work surface. Divide cheese mixture between two patties, topping evenly. Top with remaining patties, and pinch edges to seal tightly into two evenly-sized meatloaves, about 1" thick and 21/2" long. -
2 Start Meatloaves and Prepare Broccoli
Place meatloaves on one half of prepared baking sheet and top with 1 tsp. olive oil.
Bake in hot oven, 12 minutes.While meatloaves bake, cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.In another mixing bowl, combine broccoli, half the remaining garlic (reserve remaining for sauce), 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper until broccoli is coated. -
3 Finish Meatloaves and Cook Broccoli
Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Place broccoli on empty half in a single layer. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.
Bake again in hot oven until broccoli is fork-tender and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 14-16 minutes.While meatloaves and broccoli bake, continue recipe. -
4 Toast the Panko
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add remaining panko and a pinch of salt to hot pan and stir until golden, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner.Transfer panko to a plate or bowl. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to toast panko to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add remaining garlic and remaining Italian seasoning to hot pan. Cook, 30 seconds.Stir in marinara, 2 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper until heated through and thoroughly combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, serving meatloaves (slicing, if desired) with sauce and garnishing broccoli with toasted panko. Bon appétit!
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