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Brisket Fajitas
with chipotle crema and cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
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Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
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Chef
Ryan Pugh
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Sliced Beef Brisket
- 6 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Lime
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- 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
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) jOQdAoqA
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat32g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1790mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- 1 Baking Sheet
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
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1 Microwave Instructions
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry. Drain brisket and separate slices.
If you receive diced beef tenderloin, drain and break into smaller pieces. Tenderloin will be pink upon arrival and may remain pink after heating. It has been pre-cooked and simply needs to be heated through.Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Add pepper and onion mix to provided tray. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until tender, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Add brisket, tomatoes, and chile and cumin rub. Stir to combine.Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave again until brisket is heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in 1 tsp. lime juice; add more, if desired.Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warmed through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove tortillas from microwave.To serve, fill tortillas with brisket mixture, cheese, chipotle crema, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry. Drain brisket and separate slices.
If you receive diced beef tenderloin, drain and break into smaller pieces. Tenderloin will be pink upon arrival and may remain pink after heating. It has been pre-cooked and simply needs to be heated through.Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Add pepper and onion mix to provided tray. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until tender, 9-10 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Add brisket, tomatoes, and chile and cumin rub. Stir to combine.Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until brisket is heated through, 10-11 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in 1 tsp. lime juice; add more, if desired.Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warmed through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove tortillas from microwave.To serve, fill tortillas with brisket mixture, cheese, chipotle crema, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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