Meal Kit
Balsamic Steak
with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk

Chef
Maija Barnes
The Italian word "balsamic" means, by way of Latin and Greek, balsam-like, or "restorative" and "curative." (Going back, it also can mean "perfume/spice"… the word contains multitudes!) This meal also contains multitude, with meaty steak topped with a balsamic sauce, mashed potatoes flavored with earthy roasted garlic and cheesy roasted zucchini. Restore and cure your dinner wants with this balsamic steak meal.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Yukon Potatoes
- 12 oz. Sirloin Steaks
- 1 Zucchini
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- ½ fl. oz. Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 fl. oz. Balsamic Glaze
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- 2 Garlic Cloves
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories670
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat34g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1630mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
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 pork chops, follow same instructions as sirloin in Step 4, cooking until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-5 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Pork chop thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as sirloin in Step 4, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using ribeye steak, follow same instructions as sirloin in Step 4, cooking until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner. Halve to serve.
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1 Roast Garlic and Start Potatoes
Place garlic on a piece of foil and top with 1 tsp. olive oil. Form a pouch around garlic.
Place garlic pouch directly on oven rack, opening side up, and roast in hot oven until tender, 15-20 minutes.While garlic roasts, cut potatoes into large evenly-sized chunks.Bring a medium pot with potatoes covered with water to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, 14-18 minutes.Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot.While potatoes cook, continue recipe. -
2 Roast the Zucchini
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2" slices.
Place on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Spray evenly with cooking spray. Top with 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for potatoes).Roast in hot oven until tender and cheese melts, 15-20 minutes.While zucchini roasts, continue recipe. -
3 Finish the Potatoes
After 15-20 minutes, carefully remove garlic pouch from oven. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let cool slightly, 3 minutes.
Carefully mince roasted garlic.Return pot with potatoes to medium heat. Add 1/4 cup water, softened cream cheese, roasted minced garlic, remaining shredded cheese, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Mash until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner. Cover and set aside. -
4 Cook the Steak
Pat steaks dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add steaks to hot pan and cook until steaks reach desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well.Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook steaks to medium heat.
Add 1/4 cup water, demi-glace, red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and balsamic glaze to hot pan. Bring to a boil.Once boiling, stir occasionally until sauce begins to thicken, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping steak with sauce. Bon appétit!
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