Express
Braised Beef with Buttery Mashed Potatoes
and vegetable medley
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 20 oz. Steak Strips
- 4 oz. Carrot & Celery Blend
- 4 oz. Button Mushrooms
- 0.9 oz. Butter
- ½ oz. Flour
- 2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Onion Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates36g
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Net Carbs32g
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Fat32g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1520mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave
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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Cook the Steak Strips
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with garlic pepper, mushroom seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add steak strips to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While steak strips cook, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Thinly slice mushrooms.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add carrot & celery blend and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and add mushrooms. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce and Steak Strips
Add flour and 1/3 the butter (reserve remaining for mashed potatoes) to hot pan. Stir often until no dry flour remains.
Add demi-glace, onion salt, garlic and parsley seasoning, 3/4 cup water, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.Add steak strips and stir occasionally until coated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Heat Mashed Potatoes and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mashed potatoes and a pinch of salt. Vigorously stir to combine.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Add remaining butter and vigorously stir to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mashed potatoes with steak strip mixture. Bon appétit!
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