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Chipotle Pork Lettuce Wraps
with lime slaw and queso fresco
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
David Padilla
Crunch, crunch, crunch… this may not be the meal to eat next to someone with noise sensitivity, but it is the meal to order if you have taste sensitivity. And by taste sensitivity, we mean, you like delicious things. You're sensitive to the amazing flavor profile of chipotle, with pork and peppers, all together in a fresh lettuce cup. Get your friend some headphones, and order up this crunch crunch crunch delight.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 1 Head of Butter Lettuce
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Slaw Mix
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Chipotle Crema
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½ oz. Queso Fresco Crumbles
- 2 tsp. Chipotle 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.
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Nutrition (per serving) d3Vjmy3D
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Calories490
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Carbohydrates19g
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Net Carbs13g
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Fat33g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1280mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 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 ground beef, follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 2, breaking up beef until no pink remains and beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using whole chicken breasts, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut into 1” dice. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 2, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as ground pork in Step 2, cooking until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Slaw
Separate lettuce leaves for cups. Slight browning on the outer leaves of lettuce is normal and safe to eat, but can be trimmed, if desired.
Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/4" dice.Combine slaw mix, 2 tsp. lime juice (add more to taste, if desired), 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. -
2 Cook the Pork
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
Add ground pork, red bell pepper, seasoning blend, 1/2 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan.Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Set aside to cool, 5 minutes.Drain excess liquid from pan, if desired. -
3 Build the Lettuce Cups
Place a lettuce cup on a clean work surface (or layer two cups for extra crunch and structural support).
After 5 minutes, fill with a few spoonfuls of pork mixture and top with slaw.Repeat for about five more lettuce cups. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with cheese, chipotle crema (to taste), and squeezing lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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