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Carne Asada Steak Torta
with fries
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Maija Barnes
Torta is everything and everything: in can be a cake or a pie (a tort!), a flatbread, and even an omelette. But here its one of the best foods around: sandwiches. Here we go all carne asada (steak) and peppers and onions, with a honey chipotle pesto mix on top. What is a torta? You're looking right at one.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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2 French Rolls
- 6 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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2 Tbsp. Chipotle Pesto
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0.84 oz. Mayonnaise
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2 Pepperjack Cheese Slices
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
- 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories1020
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Carbohydrates105g
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Net Carbs100g
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Fat46g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1830mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
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
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1 Bake the Fries
Cut potatoes into 1/4" fries and pat dry.
Place fries on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, taco seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.Spread into a single layer and bake in hot oven until golden brown, 22-25 minutes, tossing once halfway through.While fries bake, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Filling
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add pepper and onion mix to hot pan. Stir occasionally until beginning to soften, 3-4 minutes.Add steak strips. 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. -
3 Assemble the Sandwiches
Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Push fries to one side. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.
Place bottom rolls in empty space on baking sheet. Top with filling, then cheese slices.Bake in hot oven until cheese melts, 2-3 minutes. -
4 Make Sauces and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and 1 tsp. chipotle pesto (to taste; reserve remaining for chipotle honey).
Combine honey, remaining chipotle pesto (to taste), and 1 tsp. water in another mixing bowl.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping sandwich with chipotle honey (to taste) and top bun. Serve chipotle mayonnaise on the side for dipping fries. Bon appétit!
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