Oven-Ready
Mozzarella-Smothered Beef Meatloaf
with pesto buttered mashed potatoes and zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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. Mashed Potatoes
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 16 oz. Sliced Zucchini
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- ¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 1 tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates37g
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Net Carbs32g
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Fat34g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1530mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
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 meatloaves reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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1 Bake the Zucchini
In one provided tray, combine zucchini, 2 tsp. olive oil, lemon n herb seasoning, half the Italian seasoning (remaining is yours to use as you please!), and a pinch of pepper. Spread into an even layer.
Bake uncovered in hot oven until tender, 25-30 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While zucchini bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Start the Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, garlic salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined.Form beef mixture into four equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height. Place meatloaves in second provided tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven and drain any excess liquid. Tray will be hot! Use caution. Evenly top meatloaves with marinara, then shredded cheese. -
3 Finish Meatloaves, Heat Mashed Potatoes, and Finish Meal
Bake uncovered in hot oven until meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 15-20 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven.While meatloaves bake, place mashed potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Vigorously stir to combine.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Vigorously stir in softened butter until melted and combined.To serve, garnish meal with grated cheese. Bon appétit!
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