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Fiesta Beef Tacos
with chipotle crema
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 12 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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12 Small Flour Tortillas
- 8 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 4 oz. Black Beans
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2 oz. Chipotle Crema
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJy4Vqy
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates51g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat27g
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Protein29g
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Sodium1380mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Plate
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 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 Prepare the Beans
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
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2 Cook the Vegetables
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add pepper and onion mix and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 6-8 minutes.Stir in half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for ground beef) and 1 Tbsp. water until combined.Transfer vegetables to a plate and tent with foil. Keep pan over medium heat. -
3 Cook the Ground Beef Mixture
Add ground beef to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Remove from burner. Carefully drain excess grease from pan, if desired.Return to medium heat and stir in remaining taco seasoning, fiesta seasoning, salsa (to taste), beans, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until heated through, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
If tortillas come folded, keep folded.Alternatively, place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, one at a time, to hot, dry pan. Heat undisturbed, 30-45 seconds per side. Remove from pan.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with ground beef, vegetables, and chipotle crema. Bon appétit!
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