Meal Kit
Carne Asada Steak Tacos
with homemade salsa verde and cotija
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Beef Top Round Steaks
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 1 Onion
- 1 Lime
- 2 Tomatillos
- ½ oz. Grated Cotija
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates55g
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Net Carbs50g
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Fat33g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1350mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Blender/Immersion Blender
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Heat-Safe Mixing Bowl
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 steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" slices.
Remove husks from tomatillos, rinse again, and cut into 1/2" dice.Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Halve and peel onion. Slice one half into thin strips and cut other half into a fine dice.Halve garlic. -
2 Make the Salsa Verde
Place tomatillos and garlic on prepared baking sheet. Toss with 2 tsp. olive oil and spread into a single layer.
Roast in hot oven until tomatillos and garlic are tender, 11-13 minutes.Carefully remove from oven and transfer tomatillo mixture to a blender. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.Add cilantro (no need to stem), a pinch of salt, 2 tsp. olive oil, and 1 tsp. lime juice (to taste). Blend until until smooth. If you prefer not to use a blender, mash with a fork (some larger chunks may remain).Transfer salsa to a heat-safe mixing bowl and set aside.While tomatillo mixture roasts, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Steaks
Pat steaks dry and season both sides with 3/4 the chile and cumin rub (reserve remaining for vegetables) and a pinch of salt.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add steaks to hot pan. Cook until steaks reach desired doneness, or 3-5 minutes per side for medium/medium-well.Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Transfer steaks to a clean, flat work surface. Rest, 3 minutes.After 3 minutes, or once cool enough to handle, slice steaks.While steaks cook, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add bell peppers and sliced onions to hot pan. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes.Stir in remaining chile and cumin rub and a pinch of salt until combined, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
5 Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel. If tortillas come folded, keep folded.
Microwave until heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with steak, vegetables, salsa verde, cheese, and diced onions. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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