2-Serving Premium
Beef and Caramelized Onion Risotto
with blue cheese and chives
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- ¾ cup Arborio Rice
- 1 Onion
- 1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- ¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- ½ oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ oz. Baby Arugula
- ½ oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
- 6 Chive Sprigs
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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Calories810
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Carbohydrates73g
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Net Carbs71g
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Fat39g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1970mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Medium Pots
- 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 antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using top round steak, pat dry. Steak coloration may vary upon arrival due to packaging processes; steak quality and flavor will not be impacted. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 3-5 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.
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1 Cook the Risotto
Place another medium pot over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add rice and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pot. Stir occasionally until rice is toasted and opaque, 1-2 minutes.Add 1 cup boiling water from other pot and half the chicken base (reserve remaining for sliced beef) to pot with rice. Rice should just be covered by water. Stir often until nearly all water is absorbed.Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir often again until nearly all water is absorbed. Repeat this process, stirring often, 18-20 minutes.Taste risotto as you cook, checking for tenderness. When rice has no more “bite” or crunch, it's done. There may be water left.Remove from burner. Add shredded cheese, butter, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine, then cover and set aside.While risotto cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince chives.
Halve and peel onion. Slice halves into thin strips.Pat sliced beef dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. -
3 Caramelize the Onions
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add onions to hot pan and stir occasionally until browned and caramelized, 10-12 minutes.If pan becomes dry, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as needed.Stir in half the balsamic vinaigrette (reserve remaining for arugula) until combined, 30-60 seconds. -
4 Add the Sliced Beef
Add sliced beef to hot pan and stir occasionally until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Add remaining chicken base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir occasionally until combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While sliced beef cooks, continue recipe. -
5 Dress Arugula and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine arugula and remaining balsamic vinaigrette (to taste).
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with sliced beef mixture. Garnish with chives, blue cheese (to taste), and arugula. Bon appétit!
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