Meal Kit
Chili Ground Pork Lettuce Cups
with homemade queso
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Rachel Post
Lettuce cups ring out as light, and dare we say, the "h" word, but here, we've added a delicious and delightful queso to bring a little cheesy charm into the proceedings. Dip a lettuce cup in, drizzle on top, we aren't ones to tell you how to live your life. We're just bringing you the flavor, one cheese sauce at a time.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 1 Romaine Heart
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) yP5YKZP8
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates22g
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Net Carbs17g
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Fat39g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1370mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 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. ground pork, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground pork, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry, and on a clean cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 3, breaking up until burger is heated through, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomato and cut into 1/2" dice. Season with a pinch of salt.
Separate leaves of lettuce for cups.Stem jalapeño, seed, and cut into 1/4" dice. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
2 Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 11/2 tsp. olive oil and corn to hot pan. Stir occasionally until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
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3 Add Pork and Finish Filling
Add pork, half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
Transfer filling to a plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Make the Queso
Return pan used to cook filling to medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add jalapeño (to taste) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.
Add cream base and cheese and stir until combined and melted, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. Season with remaining taco seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling lettuce cups with filling and topping with queso, tomato, and tortilla strips. Layer two lettuce cups for extra crunch and structural support. You should have about 5-6 cups total. Bon appétit!
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