Oven-Ready
Slingin' Southwest Pork Meatball Bowl
with loaded rice and beans
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein

Chef
Jimmy Shay
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)
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 6 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
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- 2 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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Calories720
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs52g
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Fat38g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1460mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 beef, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.
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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 Start the Peppers and Meatballs
Combine peppers, 2 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in one provided tray. Massage oil and seasonings into peppers. Spread into an even layer.
In a mixing bowl, combine panko, ground pork, half the softened cream cheese (reserve remaining for sauce), and half the taco seasoning (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for rice). Form mixture into 16 equally-sized meatballs and place in second provided tray.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.While peppers and meatballs bake, continue recipe.Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step. -
2 Prepare the Rice
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.After 15 minutes, carefully remove both trays from oven and drain any excess liquid. Trays will be hot! Use caution.Add corn, rice, remaining taco seasoning (to taste), and beans to tray with peppers. Stir to combine and cover with foil. -
3 Finish Meal and Make Sauce
Bake both trays (meatballs uncovered, rice covered) in hot oven until rice is heated through and meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 minutes.
While meal bakes, place enchilada sauce (to taste) and remaining softened cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine. Set aside.Carefully remove trays from oven.To serve, top rice with meatballs and garnish with shredded cheese and sauce (to taste). Bon appétit!
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