Express

Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry

with an optional kick

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 12 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
  • 1 Zucchini
  • 2 oz. Yuzu Dipping Sauce
  • 2 oz. Katsu BBQ Sauce
  • 1 oz. Wonton Strips
  • 1 Tbsp. Gochujang Red Pepper Paste
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • 2 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    550
  • Carbohydrates
    52g
  • Net Carbs
    48g
  • Fat
    24g
  • Protein
    28g
  • Sodium
    1710mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Plate

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 ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients and Make Cornstarch Mixture

    Trim zucchini ends, quarter, and cut into 1/2" dice. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

    In a mixing bowl, combine yuzu, gochujang (use less if spice-averse), half the cornstarch (remaining is yours to use as you please!), 2 Tbsp. water, and BBQ sauce. Set aside. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the gochujang.

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add mixed peppers and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned, 2-4 minutes. Alternatively, reserve half the raw peppers for snacking/serving on the side.

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil, zucchini, and garlic salt. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 7-8 minutes.

    Transfer vegetables to a plate. Wipe pan clean and keep over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook Beef and Add Vegetables

    Add ground beef, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Add white portions of green onions and stir occasionally until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

    Add cornstarch mixture (use less if spice-averse) and stir constantly until combined and sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    Add vegetables and stir occasionally until combined and coated, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While beef and vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Heat Rice and Finish Dish

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl.

    Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.

    Stir in sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Fluff rice with a fork.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with beef and vegetables (to taste). Garnish with green portions of green onions and wonton strips. Bon appétit!

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