Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Santa Fe-Style Ground Beef Rice Bowl
with queso and tortilla strips
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
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3 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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) oOADzAqy
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates59g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat30g
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Protein37g
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Sodium1290mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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 ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.
Drain and rinse black beans. -
2 Cook the Beef
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for rice) to hot, dry pan.Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. -
3 Add the Vegetables and Rice
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging.
Add corn, black beans, rice, and remaining taco seasoning to hot pan. Stir occasionally until rice is heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make the Queso
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine half the salsa (to taste; reserve remaining for topping), cream base, 2 Tbsp. water, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave and stir until combined.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice mixture with queso. Garnish with remaining salsa (to taste), tortilla strips, and tomatoes. Bon appétit!
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