Meal Kit
Summer Produce
Acapulco Fajita Beef Skillet
with pico de gallo
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Squash
- 1 Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 1 Lime
- 2 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 1 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs21g
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Fat31g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1390mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing 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 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
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and slice bell pepper into thin strips.
Trim squash ends, quarter lengthwise, and cut into 1/4" slices.Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice.Halve lime and juice.Halve and peel onion. Slice one half into thin strips and finely dice other half.Stem poblano, seed, and remove ribs. Cut one half into thin strips and finely dice other half. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping. -
2 Make the Pico de Gallo
In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine tomatoes, diced poblanos (to taste), diced onions (to taste), lime juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
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3 Cook the Ground Beef
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef to hot, dry pan. Stir occasionally, breaking up meat, until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Transfer ground beef to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, bell peppers, sliced onions, and sliced poblanos (to taste) to hot pan. Cook undisturbed until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
Add squash. Stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes. -
5 Finish the Dish
Add ground beef, chile and cumin rub, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir until completely combined.
Top with cheese. Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with pico de gallo and sour cream. Bon appétit!
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