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Ancho Garlic Steak Strip Quesadillas

with lime crema

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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  • Over 30g protein

The tender steak strips in these cheesy filled tortillas will surely bring a smile to your face. With a lovely hint of spice from the ancho cinnamon rub and this zesty crema, you'll definitely want to order these again and might not even want to share.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Steak Strips
  • Info
    6 Small Flour Tortillas
  • 1 Poblano Pepper
  • Info
    3 oz. Shredded Quesadilla Cheese
  • 1 Lime
  • Info
    2 oz. Sour Cream
  • 1 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 tsp. Ancho Cinnamon Rub
  • 1 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    790
  • Carbohydrates
    52g
  • Net Carbs
    47g
  • Fat
    46g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1430mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 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

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  • If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Crema

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Halve poblano lengthwise, seed, and slice into 1/4”-thick strips. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.

    In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tsp. lime juice (reserve remaining for filling), and 1 tsp. water. If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with ancho cinnamon rub (use less if spice-averse) and a pinch of salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Filling

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add poblanos (use less if spice-averse), minced garlic and parsley, and steak strips to hot pan. Stir occasionally until poblanos are tender, no pink remains on steak strips, and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Add enchilada sauce and 1 tsp. remaining lime juice. Stir occasionally until sauce is warmed through and has slightly thickened, 30-60 seconds.

    Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Quesadillas

    Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Top half of each tortilla evenly with filling, then cheese. Fold tortilla over filling and press gently so it holds in place. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

    Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  4. 4

    Cook Quesadillas and Finish Dish

    Return pan used to cook filling to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Working in batches if necessary, add quesadillas to hot pan (there should be no overlap). Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Replenish oil, if necessary. Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, halving quesadillas, if desired, and garnishing with crema. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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