Meal Kit
Barbacoa Steak Tacos
with queso fresco and pickled vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Nigel Palmer
“Where's the beef?” that old lady in the commercial asked many, many years ago. She was referring to burgers, but we could have told her that the beef can be found in these barbacoa steak tacos. (Quick, get a time machine and we'll go back and tell her.) Mouthwatering steak strips, cooked with shallot, tomato, and seasoning, fill warm tortillas along with pickled shallot and jalapeño, crumbly queso, and cilantro cream. We hope the old lady, wherever she is, found her burger; we prefer our beef in taco form like right here. Tip: Easier way to mince cilantro? Gather them all in one hand and lay on the cutting board. Use your knife in rocking motion to cut, then turn 90 degrees and repeat until the herbs are properly minced!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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2 oz. Queso Fresco
- 1 Shallot
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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Nutrition (per serving) oqlYKVOk
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs53g
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Fat40g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 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 flank steak, follow same instructions as steak strips.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 4, breaking up meat with a spoon.
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If using 20 oz steak strips, follow same instructions as 10 oz steak strips, seasoning with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper and cooking in batches if necessary.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve and peel shallot. Slice halves into very thin strips.
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).Halve lime and juice.Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.Stem jalapeño, seed, remove ribs, and slice into very thin strips. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.Separate steak strips into a single layer and pat dry. -
2 Pickle the Vegetables
Combine jalapeño, lime juice, 1/4 the shallot (reserve remaining for steak strips), and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside at least 10 minutes to allow vegetables to pickle.
While vegetables pickle, make cilantro cream. -
3 Make Cilantro Cream and Warm Tortillas
In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, half the cilantro (reserve remaining for garnish), 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. water, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, place tortillas in hot pan and cook until warmed through, 30-60 seconds, flipping halfway through.Immediately remove tortillas to a piece of foil and wrap in a pouch to keep warm. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
4 Cook the Beef Mixture
Add 2 tsp. olive oil and steak strips to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned, 2 minutes.
Add remaining shallot and stir occasionally until shallot softens, 2-3 minutes.Add tomato, seasoning rub, 1/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until tomato softens and water evaporates, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with beef mixture, pickled vegetables (taste pickled vegetables before adding; jalapeño will be spicy!), queso fresco, cilantro cream, and remaining cilantro. Bon appétit!
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