Fast & Fresh
Beef Tenderloin Elotes Tacos
with lime and cilantro
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Maija Barnes
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 oz. Fully Cooked Diced Beef Tenderloin
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
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1 oz. Chipotle Crema
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½ oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
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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Calories570
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Carbohydrates59g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat23g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain beef and pat dry. Although tenderloin will be pink upon arrival, it has been pre-cooked and simply needs to be heated through.
Stem and tear cilantro leaves. Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.In provided tray, combine corn and 1 tsp. olive oil. Microwave uncovered until corn is heated through, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Transfer corn to a mixing bowl. Add beef to now-empty tray and shred with two forks. Add chile and cumin rub and a pinch of salt.Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until beef is heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.Add cilantro, crema, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to bowl with corn and stir to combine. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.To serve, fill tortillas with beef, corn mixture, cheese, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain beef and pat dry. Although tenderloin will be pink upon arrival, it has been pre-cooked and simply needs to be heated through.
Stem and tear cilantro leaves. Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.In provided tray, combine corn and 1 tsp. olive oil.Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until corn is heated through, 6-8 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Transfer corn to a mixing bowl. Add beef to now-empty tray and shred with two forks. Add chile and cumin rub and a pinch of salt. Cover tray with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until beef is heated through, 10-12 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Add cilantro, crema, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper to bowl with corn and stir to combine. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.To serve, fill tortillas with beef, corn mixture, cheese, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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