Oven-Ready
Deconstructed Pork Empanada
with rice and crispy tortilla strips
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Padilla
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 for hours over a hot stove (we’ll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 3 oz. Frozen Corn
- 2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
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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Calories710
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat36g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1360mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
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 Rice Mixture
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.
Combine rice, corn, and chile and cumin rub in provided tray. Spread into an even layer. -
2 Add the Pork and Toppings
Evenly top rice mixture with ground pork, breaking up into bite-sized pieces.
Top evenly with 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, enchilada sauce (to taste), then cheese. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until pork is browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 25-30 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.To serve, garnish with sour cream and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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