Fast & Fresh
BBQ Tri-Tip Beef Mac and Cheese with Crispy Jalapeños and Cilantro
no prep, quick cook
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Fast & Fresh meals combine Home Chef's freshest ingredients with speedy preparation. Assemble the meal and heat in the microwave for a delicious meal in minutes! Fast & Fresh saves time and minimizes cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Heat in the microwave or oven! Enjoy!
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 fl. oz. White Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- 8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
- 8 oz. Cooked Sliced Beef Tri-Tip
- 1½ oz. BBQ Sauce
- 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs61g
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Fat23g
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Protein38g
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Sodium1740mg
Recipe Steps
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
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1 Make the Meal
If using microwave: Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine pasta and cheese sauce in provided tray. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave, 3 minutes. Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stir in cheddar. Top evenly with beef. Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave again until beef is warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave. Stem cilantro, reserving whole leaves. Garnish with BBQ sauce, crispy jalapeños (to taste), cilantro leaves, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
If using oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Combine pasta and cheese sauce in provided tray. Cover tray with foil and place on baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven, 10 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stir in cheddar. Top evenly with beef. Cover tray with foil. Place tray on baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until beef is warmed through, 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stem cilantro, reserving whole leaves. Garnish with BBQ sauce, crispy jalapeños (to taste), cilantro leaves, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!
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