Oven-Ready
Smoky BBQ Meatballs
with cheesy mashed potatoes and corn
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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. Ground Beef
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10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 2 oz. Smoky BBQ Sauce
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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1 oz. Sour Cream
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 3 tsp. BBQ Spice Rub
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2 Tbsp. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ oz. Dijon Mustard
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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Calories740
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Carbohydrates61g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat41g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1500mg
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, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1, 2, and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes, then baking covered until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 12-15 minutes.
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If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 1, 2, and 3, baking uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes, then baking covered until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 12-15 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Meatballs and Potatoes
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water in a mixing bowl. Let sit, 2 minutes.After 2 minutes, add ground beef, sour cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2/3 the BBQ spice rub (reserve remaining for corn). Form mixture into six equally-sized meatballs.Place meatballs in one half of provided tray.Vigorously stir cheese and mashed potatoes together in other half of tray and push to one corner. -
2 Add the Corn
Bake uncovered in hot oven, 12 minutes.
Carefully remove tray from oven. Combine corn, 1 tsp. olive oil, and remaining BBQ spice rub in empty corner of tray. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Bake the Dish
Cover tray with foil. Bake covered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-14 minutes.
While meal bakes, in another mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, mustard, and a pinch of salt.Carefully remove tray from oven. Vigorously stir mashed potatoes. Top meatballs with BBQ-mustard sauce, then crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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