Meal Kit
Black & Blue Steakhouse Risotto
with mushrooms and spinach
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
Patrick Le Beau
Rich and deep flavors abound in this classic risotto. Steak and blue cheese is such a classic pairing, we're tempted not to say much more other than it's here and as fabulous as always. Mushrooms and nutty Parmesan add even more umami depth to this creamy dinner. We've also crammed in some healthy spinach and sweet caramelized onions. This meal is an embarrassment of riches.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 4 oz. Cremini Mushrooms
- 3⅗ oz. Arborio Rice
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Blue Cheese Crumbles
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1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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4 tsp. Natural Beef Flavor Demi-Glace Concentrate
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⅓ oz. Butter
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Nutrition (per serving) QOj7gM3w
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Calories800
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Carbohydrates63g
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Net Carbs60g
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Fat43g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Medium Pot
- 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 flank steak, follow same instructions.
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If using 20 oz. steak strips, follow same instructions in Step 4, removing mushrooms from pan instead of moving to one side. Return mushrooms to pan with demi-glace.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 4, adding to pan with mushrooms on the side and cooking, breaking up turkey until no pink remains, and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.
Quarter mushrooms.Coarsely chop spinach.Separate steak strips into a single layer and pat dry. Season all over with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
2 Start the Risotto
Place a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and rice to hot pot. Stir occasionally until rice is toasted and opaque, 1-2 minutes.
Add 1 cup boiling water from small pot to 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. Cover and set aside. -
3 Caramelize the Onion
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add onion and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until softened and browned, 8-10 minutes.Stir in 1/4 cup water until combined. Transfer to a plate.Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Cook the Mushrooms and Steak Strips
Return pan used to cook onion to medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt to hot pan and cook undisturbed until starting to brown, 4-5 minutes.
Stir, and move mushrooms to one side. Add steak strips to empty side and cook undisturbed until starting to brown, 3-4 minutes.Add demi-glace, 1 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is thickened slightly and steak is browned and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish Risotto and Finish Dish
Place pot with risotto over low heat and add spinach, Parmesan, half the onion, butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir constantly until butter melts and spinach wilts slightly, 2-3 minutes.
Taste, and add remaining onions, if desired. Remove from burner. If risotto is stiff, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with mushroom-steak mixture and garnishing with blue cheese (to taste). Bon appétit!
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