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Ancho Garlic Steak Strip Quesadillas
with lime crema
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
The tender steak strips in these cheesy filled tortillas will surely bring a smile to your face. With a lovely hint of spice from the ancho cinnamon rub and this zesty crema, you'll definitely want to order these again and might not even want to share.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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- 1 Poblano Pepper
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- 1 Lime
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- 1 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 2 tsp. Ancho Cinnamon Rub
- ¾ tsp. Chopped Garlic
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Nutrition (per serving) o30A45P0
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat46g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry and season all over with ancho cinnamon rub (use less if spice-averse) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 2, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, season all over with ancho cinnamon rub (use less if spice-averse) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 2, breaking up until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry and season all over with ancho cinnamon rub (use less if spice-averse) and a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 2, cooking until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema
Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
Halve poblano lengthwise, seed, and slice into 1/4” wide strips. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for filling), and 1 tsp. water. If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with ancho cinnamon rub (use less if spice-averse) and a pinch of salt and pepper. -
Cook the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add poblanos, garlic, and steak strips to hot pan and stir occasionally until poblanos are tender, no pink remains on steak, and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Add enchilada sauce and 1 tsp. remaining lime juice. Stir occasionally until sauce is warmed through and has slightly thickened, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Top half of each tortilla evenly with filling and cheese. Fold tortilla over filling and press gently so it holds in place. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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Cook Quesadillas and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook filling to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Working in batches if necessary, add quesadillas to hot pan (there should be no overlap). Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
Replenish oil, if necessary. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, halving quesadillas, if desired, and serving crema on the side for dipping. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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