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Baja-Style Ground Pork Tacos
with chipotle slaw and adobo rice
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
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8 Small Flour Tortillas
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 6 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
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3 fl. oz. Chipotle Ranch Dressing
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2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 0.28 oz. Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp. Adobo Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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) 4P6jJQPY
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Calories740
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs58g
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Fat41g
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Protein31g
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Sodium1780mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 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 beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Heat the Rice
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice, adobo seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Add 2 tsp. olive oil and lemon juice to rice. Gently stir to combine. Set aside.While rice heats, continue recipe. -
2 Make the Slaw
In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage and dressing (to taste) until cabbage is evenly coated. Set aside.
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3 Cook the Pork Mixture
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add diced peppers and ground pork to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner and carefully drain any excess grease from pan. Return pan to medium-high heat and add taco seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until liquid has mostly evaporated, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Warm Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
If tortillas come folded, keep folded.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with pork mixture. Top with slaw (to taste) and cheese. Bon appétit!
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