Oven-Ready

Slingin' Southwest Pork Meatball Bowl

with loaded rice and beans

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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  • Over 30g protein

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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
  • Info
    4 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • Info
    4 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    720
  • Carbohydrates
    56g
  • Net Carbs
    52g
  • Fat
    38g
  • Protein
    37g
  • Sodium
    1460mg

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

  • If using ground beef, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 20-25 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, bake uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach minimum internal temperature, 22-25 minutes. 

  1. 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. 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. 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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