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California-Style Beef Sloppy Joe

with smashed potatoes

Prep & Cook Time: 60+ min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 24 oz. Cooked Diced Red Potatoes
  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • Info
    4 Brioche Buns
  • 8 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
  • 4 oz. Classic Guacamole
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    780
  • Carbohydrates
    87g
  • Net Carbs
    79g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    36g
  • Sodium
    2020mg

Recipe Steps

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
  1. 1

    Prep Veggies

    Poke potatoes with a fork.

    Line a plate with paper towel. Spread bacon on towel-lined plate and microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook Ground Beef

    "Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add buns to pan and cook until toasted 1-2 minutes. Set aside.

    Add ground beef, chile cumin, and 1/2 tsp. salt to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. Add salsa to pan and cook another 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook Potatoes

    Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook 6-7 minutes until tender. Carefully remove from microwave and firmly press potatoes until smashed.

    Bring a large non-stick pan to medium high heat with 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add potatoes, taco seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. salt to pan. Cook 4-5 minutes until browned are browned and crisp.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, assembling sandwich with ground beef, cheese, bacon, and guacamole.

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