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Black Pepper Steak Strips
with garlic sesame sauce and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy
Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 8 oz. Broccoli Florets
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 3¾ oz. Minute Rice
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3 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
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2 fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce (GF)
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
- 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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1 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
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) A3KnjLO6
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Calories730
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Carbohydrates79g
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Net Carbs74g
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Fat28g
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Protein39g
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Sodium2990mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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 20 oz. steak strips, follow same instructions as 10 oz. steak strips, working in batches if necessary.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, break up until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare Steak Strips and Make Sauce
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with 1 tsp. olive oil, half the garlic pepper (reserve remaining for vegetables), and 1 tsp. pepper.
In a mixing bowl, combine garlic sesame sauce, cornstarch, soy sauce, honey, and 1/2 cup water. Set aside. -
2 Cook Steak Strips and Prepare Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add steak strips to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Rest, 3 minutes.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.While steak strips cook, break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice. -
3 Cook Vegetables and Heat Rice
Return pan used to cook steak strips to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add bell peppers, broccoli, remaining garlic pepper, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 6-8 minutes.
While vegetables cook, in a large microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, 11/4 cups water, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Microwave uncovered, 4 minutes.Carefully remove rice from microwave and stir. Microwave again uncovered, 2 minutes.Carefully remove rice from microwave. Rest, 3 minutes. -
4 Add Sauce and Finish Dish
Add steak strips and sauce to hot pan with vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is heated through and steak and vegetables are evenly coated, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with steak strips and vegetables and garnishing with sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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