Oven-Ready
Ground Pork Taco Bowl
with black beans and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
Tom Scodari
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 4)
- 20 oz. Ground Pork
- 8 fl. oz. Tomato Sauce
- 8 oz. Black Beans
- 5.76 oz. Minute Rice
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
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4 oz. Sour Cream
- 2 oz. Tortilla Strips
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2 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
- 3 Tbsp. Taco 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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Calories730
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat38g
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Protein39g
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Sodium1670mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
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 Add the Pork
Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Evenly divide pork, peppers, 2/3 the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for rice), and a pinch of salt between both provided trays.Cover trays with foil. -
2 Start the Pork
Bake covered in hot oven until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 20-25 minutes.
While meal bakes, drain beans.Carefully remove trays from oven.Stir pork mixture, breaking up pork into smaller pieces. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. Evenly divide tomato sauce and beans between both trays. -
3 Finish Pork and Heat Rice
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until sauce is hot and simmering, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, 2 cups water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and remaining taco seasoning. Leave at least 3” of room on top to prevent overboil.Microwave uncovered, 5 minutes.Carefully remove rice from microwave and stir. Microwave again uncovered, 3 minutes.Carefully remove rice from microwave and trays from oven. Fluff rice with a fork and stir pork mixture until combined. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.To serve, top rice with pork mixture and garnish with cheese, sour cream, salsa (to taste), and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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