Meal Kit

7-Layer Beef Taco Salad

with fiesta crema

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 1 Romaine Heart
  • 2 Roma Tomatoes
  • 2 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
  • Info
    2 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    2 oz. Light Sour Cream
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Nacho/Taco Cheese Blend
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    560
  • Carbohydrates
    18g
  • Net Carbs
    12g
  • Fat
    40g
  • Protein
    36g
  • Sodium
    1320mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 8" square casserole dish
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. 

  • If using Impossible burger, break up until protein reaches a minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

    Add ground beef and taco seasoning to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    While beef cooks, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Hold romaine heart at root end and chop coarsely.

    Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions.

  3. 3

    Make the Fiesta Crema

    In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, fiesta seasoning, 2 tsp. water, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Beef Mixture

    Add 1/4 cup water and cream cheese to hot pan with beef and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir constantly until cream cheese is melted and combined, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Transfer to casserole dish and spread into an even layer.

  5. 5

    Add Salad Toppings and Finish Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping beef mixture with shredded cheese, tomatoes, romaine, fiesta crema, and green onions. Garnish with guacamole. Bon appétit!

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