Oven-Ready
Oven-Ready
Sweet and Smoky Beef Meatloaf
with bacon and honey-topped vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 oz. Brussels Sprouts
- 4 oz. Halved Coin Cut Carrots
- 1.28 oz. Ketchup
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
- ½ oz. Roasted Pecan Pieces
- 0.32 oz. Panko Breadcrumbs
- ¼ oz. Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates33g
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Net Carbs26g
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Fat38g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1430mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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, follow same instructions.
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1 Start the Vegetables
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine carrots, Brussels sprouts, and 1 tsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until slightly tender, 4-6 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Transfer vegetables to provided tray. Wipe bowl clean and reserve. Toss vegetables with 2 tsp. olive oil and push to one side of tray. -
2 Finish Vegetables and Start Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.
After 1 minute, add ground beef, garlic salt, and half the smoked paprika (reserve remaining for sauce). Stir until thoroughly combined. Form beef mixture into two equally-sized, oval-shaped loaves, about 3" in length and 2" by height. Place meatloaves in empty side of tray.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.Meatloaves will finish cooking in a later step.While vegetables and meatloaves bake, continue recipe. -
3 Make Sauce, Finish Meatloaves, and Finish Meal
In reserved bowl, combine ketchup, mustard (to taste), and remaining smoked paprika. Set aside.
Coarsely crush pecans.After 15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven and drain any excess liquid. Stir bacon, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper into vegetables. Evenly top meatloaves with sauce. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil/caution.Bake uncovered in hot oven until vegetables are tender and meatloaves reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.To serve, top vegetables with honey and pecans. Bon appétit!
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