Express
California-Style Beef Sloppy Joe
with smashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Red Potatoes
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
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4 Brioche Buns
- 8 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 4 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates81g
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Net Carbs74g
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Fat34g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1750mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
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 ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Cook the Potatoes
Prick potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave uncovered until tender, 6-7 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Using the flat side of an object (like a drinking glass), press down gently to smash each potato until 1/2" thick. Season all over with taco seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt. Potatoes will be hot! Use caution.Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add potatoes to hot pan and cook until browned and crisp around edges, 4-5 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary.Remove from burner.While potatoes cook, continue recipe. -
2 Crisp Bacon and Toast Buns
Line a plate with a paper towel. Evenly spread bacon on towel-lined plate and microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.
While bacon crisps, place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add buns, cut-side down, to hot pan and cook until toasted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Cook the Ground Beef Mixture
Return pan used to toast buns to medium-high heat.
Add ground beef, chile and cumin rub, and 1/2 tsp. salt 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 salsa (to taste) and stir occasionally until combined, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping bottom bun with ground beef mixture, cheese, crisped bacon, guacamole, and top bun. Bon appétit!
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