Express
Italian-Style Steak Strip Mac and Cheese
with peppers
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- ½ oz. Pickled Purple Onions
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- ½ tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) d3VYBDOD
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat30g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1180mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 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 ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Cook Peppers
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add peppers to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes.
While peppers cook, mince pickled onions.Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. -
2 Add the Steak Strips
Add steak strips, garlic and parsley seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Add chicken base and 1/4 cup water. Stir often until combined and coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While steak strips cook, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Cheese Sauce
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water to hot pan and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, add cream cheese. Whisk or vigorously stir until cream cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.Add shredded cheese and a pinch of salt. Stir often until cheese melts and sauce slightly thickens, 1-2 minutes. -
4 Add Pasta and Finish Dish
Add pasta to cheese sauce and stir often until coated and heated through, 2-3 minutes.
If sauce is too thick, add additional water 1 Tbsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mac and cheese with steak strips and peppers and pickled onions. Bon appétit!
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