Meal Kit

Mexican Style Strata

With Chorizo, Spicy Salsa, and Tortilla Chips

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

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Brunch just got mas caliente with this Mexican style strata. As the name implies, a strata is typically bread layered with eggs and cheese, then baked in a pan or casserole. We've dialed up the heat with smoky chorizo, a Mexican pork sausage, and shredded Oaxacan cheese. Add Fresno chiles if you really want to bring the fuego, or cool things down a bit with a dollop of cilantro sour cream. However you slice it (we like a nice fat wedge), your brunch will be anything but boring.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 oz. Ground Pork
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    6 fl. oz. Liquid Egg
  • 3 fl. oz. Red Enchilada Sauce
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    3 oz. Shredded Chihuahua Cheese
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    2 oz. Sour Cream
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 Red Fresno Chile
  • 2 Tbsp. Home Chef Chorizo Seasoning Blend
  • 3 Cilantro Sprigs
  • 6 6" Corn Tortillas
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    8 fl. oz. Canned Evaporated Whole Milk

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    890
  • Carbohydrates
    57g
  • Net Carbs
    51g
  • Fat
    47g
  • Protein
    52g
  • Sodium
    1060mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Oven-Safe Pan
  • 1 Small Pot

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with foil or use a non-stick baking sheet. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Stem and coarsely chop cilantro. Peel and mince shallot. Slice red Fresno chile into 1/4” rounds. Halve 1 tortilla then slice into 1/4” wide strips. Quarter remaining tortillas. Combine liquid egg, evaporated milk, and Oaxacan cheese in small bowl. Season mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Toast Tortilla Chips and Strips

    Place tortilla chips and strips onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place in oven and toast 8-10 minutes, or until chips and strips become crispy. Remove from oven and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook Chorizo and Veggies

    Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a medium oven-safe pan over medium heat and add ground pork, chorizo seasoning, shallot, and cilantro (reserving some for garnish). Cook 7 minutes, while stirring, until meat is browned. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Drain all but 1 tsp. rendered pork fat from the pan.

  4. 4

    Assemble and Bake Strata

    Add half the tortilla chips (reserve remaining to serve on the side), chorizo, and egg-and-cheese mixture to pan. Stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly, about 30 seconds. Place pan in oven and bake until eggs are just cooked through and no longer runny, about 14-16 minutes. An easy way to test doneness is to open the oven door and tap the handle of the pan with an oven mitt-clad hand. If the center jiggles, the eggs are not set and need more time.

  5. 5

    Warm Enchilada Sauce

    Before serving, place enchilada sauce in a small pot and warm over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or microwave in a bowl for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Garnish strata with Fresno chile slices (they're spicy, so add to taste), sour cream, tortilla strips, and remaining cilantro. Serve remaining tortilla chips and enchilada sauce on the side.

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