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Philly-Style Cheesesteak Tostadas
with cheddar-jack sauce
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
These tostadas bring you all the meaty, gooey, cheesiness you love on a cheesesteak, but instead of a doughy roll, crispy, crunchy tortillas. Is it better than a cheesesteak? That's like asking us to pick out favorite child. We love them both equally. (But this one is super tasty.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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4 Small Flour Tortillas
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2 oz. Sour Cream
- 4 Green Onions
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 tsp. Natural Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- ½ tsp. Steak Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) DOL71Aq8
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates41g
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Net Carbs37g
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Fat37g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1410mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 20 oz. steak strips, follow same instructions as 10 oz. steak strips, working in batches if necessary.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using sliced pork, follow same instructions as steak strips in Steps 1 and 3, stirring occasionally until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream and garlic pepper. Set aside.Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. -
2 Toast the Tortillas
Tostadas are a delicious but messy treat. For this recipe, they can easily be converted to tacos. Simply warm tortillas in oven for 1-2 minutes after completing remaining steps.
Poke tortillas with a fork all over, 10 times for each tortilla.Place tortillas on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and massage oil into tortillas.Toast in hot oven until browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes.While tortillas toast, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Topping
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add steak strips, peppers, white portions of green onions, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 6-8 minutes.Add demi-glace, steak seasoning, and 1/4 cup water. Stir occasionally until water has evaporated and vegetables are tender, 2-4 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
4 Make Cheese Sauce and Finish Dish
Place a small pot over medium-high heat.
Add 4 Tbsp. water, softened cream cheese, and a pinch of salt to hot pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.Once boiling, remove from burner. Stir in shredded cheese, a pinch at a time, until combined and smooth.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tortillas evenly with crema, topping, and cheese sauce. Garnish with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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