Meal Kit
Pork and Guacamole Tostadas
with cheese
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
Some tostadas use beans as a base (how alliterative), and some have a tangy creamy, aioli or crema, but what could be better to top a crunchy tostada than rich, delicious guacamole? It's topped here with some first-class Tex-Mex ingredients, spicy jalapeño, meaty ground pork, onion, and fresh cilantro. Tostadas come in all colors, sizes, and flavors, but we're going green this time.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 1 Onion
- 4 oz. Guacamole
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4 Small Flour Tortillas
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) lPE4g53K
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Calories760
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Carbohydrates46g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat50g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 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 20 oz. ground pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground pork, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up beef until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using steak strips, spread into a single layer, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using whole chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Bake 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 steps.
Poke tortillas with a fork all over, 10 times for each tortilla.Place on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and massage oil into tortillas. Bake in hot oven until browned and crispy, 4-6 minutes.While tortillas bake, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and cut into 1/4" dice. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
3 Cook the Pork
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, ground pork, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up meat, until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Transfer pork to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Return pan used to cook pork to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add onion, jalapeño (to taste), and half the cilantro (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 3-5 minutes. -
5 Finish Pork Mixture and Finish Dish
Add pork and any accumulated juices, fajita seasoning, tomato puree, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan and stir to combine. Cook until sauce coats pork, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, spreading guacamole on tortillas and topping with pork mixture. Garnish with cheese and reserved cilantro. Bon appétit!
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