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Parmesan Risotto and Steak Pepperonata
with pepperoni breadcrumbs
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Steak Strips
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
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4 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 4 oz. Marinara Sauce
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3 oz. Cream Cheese
- 2 oz. Pepperoni
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¼ cup Italian Panko Blend
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) gqRN5aqE
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Calories700
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Carbohydrates38g
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Net Carbs36g
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Fat39g
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Protein45g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Plate
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 Italian sausage, remove from casing, if necessary. Break up sausage until no pink remains and sausage reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Cook Breadcrumbs and Prepare Ingredients
Thinly slice pepperoni.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add sliced pepperoni and panko to hot pan. Stir occasionally until crispy, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer pepperoni breadcrumbs to a plate and set aside. Wipe pan clean and reserve.While pepperoni breadcrumbs cook, remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. -
2 Cook the Peppers
Return pan used to cook pepperoni breadcrumbs to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers to hot pan and stir occasionally until slightly tender, 3-5 minutes. -
3 Cook the Steak Strips
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.
Add marinara and stir occasionally until combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Cover and rest, 5 minutes.While steak strips cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Risotto and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add rice and 1 cup water to hot, dry pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, add garlic salt, cream cheese, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish). Stir occasionally until combined and risotto has slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner. Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with steak mixture. Garnish with pepperoni breadcrumbs and remaining shredded cheese. Bon appétit!
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