Meal Kit
Baja-Style Spicy Beef Smash Burger
with ranch seasoned fries
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
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2 Brioche Buns
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 2 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
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2 Pepperjack Cheese Slices
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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1 tsp. Ranch Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) QPGypgOE
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Calories970
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Carbohydrates89g
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Net Carbs81g
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Fat49g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 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
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If using ground turkey, cook until patties reach minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes per side.
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If using Impossible burger, cook until patties reach minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Cut potatoes into 1/2"-thick fries. Pat dry.
Core tomato and slice into 1/2"-thick rounds.Stem jalapeño and slice into thin rounds. For less spice, remove seeds and ribs. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
2 Start Fries and Roast Vegetables
Place fries on prepared baking sheet and top with 2 tsp. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Massage oil and salt into fries and spread into a single layer on one side.
Place tomatoes and jalapeños in a single layer on empty side of baking sheet. Top with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.Roast in hot oven until beginning to brown, 10-12 minutes.Fries will finish roasting in a later step.While fries and vegetables roast, continue recipe. -
3 Form and Cook the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Form mixture into two evenly-sized patties, about 5" in diameter.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add patties to hot pan. Cook until lightly charred and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side, adding cheese to patties after flipping.Remove from burner. Cover with foil and set aside. -
4 Finish Fries and Toast Buns
After 10-12 minutes, remove baking sheet from oven. Transfer tomatoes and jalapeños to a plate.
Top fries with ranch seasoning and carefully toss to combine. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil. Spread fries into a single layer.Roast again in hot oven until golden-brown, 15-18 minutes.While fries roast, place buns directly on oven rack, cut-side up. Toast until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping bottom bun with guacamole, patty, tomatoes, jalapeños (to taste), and top bun. Bon appétit!
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