Oven-Ready
Sweet and Spicy 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
- 10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1½ oz. BBQ Sauce
- 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 oz. Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 3 tsp. BBQ Spice Rub
- 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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Carbohydrates60g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat41g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1450mg
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
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1 Prepare the Meatballs
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry.
Combine half the panko (remaining is yours to use as you please!) and 2 Tbsp. water in a mixing bowl. Rest, 2 minutes.After 2 minutes, add ground beef, sour cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 2/3 the BBQ spice rub (use less if spice-averse; reserve remaining for corn). Form mixture into six equally-sized meatballs. Place meatballs in provided tray. -
2 Add the Potatoes and Corn
Bake meatballs uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.
Meatballs will finish cooking in a later step.Carefully remove tray from oven. Drain excess liquid from tray. Push meatballs to one side. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil.Add mashed potatoes and cheese to now-empty side of tray and stir vigorously to combine. Push to one corner.Combine corn, 1 tsp. olive oil, and remaining BBQ spice rub (to taste) in now-empty corner of tray. -
3 Bake the Meal
Bake again uncovered in hot oven until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 10-15 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.To serve, top meatballs with BBQ-mustard sauce, then crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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