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Carne Asada Steak Torta
with fries
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
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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Calories1030
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Carbohydrates105g
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Net Carbs99g
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Fat48g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1810mg
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
Customize It Instructions
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If using 20 oz. steak strips, follow same instructions as 10 oz. steak strips, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 2, breaking up until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as steak strips in Step 2, breaking up until no pink remains and burger is heated through, 4-6 minutes.
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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. pesto (to taste; reserve remaining for chipotle honey).
Combine honey, remaining 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 fries with chipotle aioli (to taste) on the side for dipping. Bon appétit!
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