Oven-Ready

Deconstructed Pork Empanada

with rice and crispy tortilla strips

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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A note about serious food allergies
  • Protein-Packed
  • Gluten-Smart

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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
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    710
  • Carbohydrates
    55g
  • Net Carbs
    50g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    39g
  • Sodium
    1360mg

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
  1. 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. 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. 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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