Oven-Ready
Easy BBQ Beef Meatballs
with cheesy mashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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)
- 10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 5 oz. Frozen Corn
- 1½ oz. BBQ Sauce
- 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Light Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- ¼ oz. Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp. Savory Seasoning
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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Calories750
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat40g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Mixing Bowls
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 meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes.
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1 Form the Meatballs
Combine half the panko (remaining is yours to use as you please!) and 2 Tbsp. water in a mixing bowl. Rest, 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, add ground beef, sour cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2/3 the savory seasoning (reserve remaining for corn) to bowl with panko mixture.Form beef mixture into six equally-sized meatballs. Place meatballs in provided tray. -
2 Start Meatballs and Add Vegetables
Bake meatballs uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.
Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove tray from oven. Drain excess liquid from tray. Push meatballs to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Add mashed potatoes and cheese to now-empty side of tray and stir vigorously to combine. Push to one corner.Combine corn, 1 tsp. olive oil, and remaining savory seasoning in now-empty corner of tray. -
3 Finish the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, in another mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, mustard, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.Carefully remove tray from oven. Vigorously stir mashed potatoes.To serve, top meatballs with BBQ-mustard sauce, then crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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