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Cilantro Lime Brisket Fajitas
with chipotle crema and cheddar-jack
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cooked Sliced Beef Brisket
- 6 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 1 Lime
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2 oz. Chipotle Crema
- 2 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes in Juice
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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1 oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
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)
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs56g
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Fat32g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1830mg
Recipe Steps
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 Microwave Instructions
Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain brisket and separate slices.
Add pepper and onion mix to provided tray.Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave until tender, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Add brisket, tomatoes, and seasoning rub. Stir to combine.Cover tray with a damp paper towel again. Microwave until brisket is heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove tray from microwave. Stem cilantro, reserving whole leaves. Halve lime. Stir juice from one lime half into tray. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warmed, 30-60 seconds.To serve, fill tortillas with brisket mixture, cheese, chipotle crema (to taste), cilantro leaves, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit! -
2 Oven Instructions
Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain brisket and separate slices.
Add pepper and onion mix to provided tray.Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake covered in hot oven until tender, 13-15 minutes.Carefully remove tray from oven. Add brisket, tomatoes, and seasoning rub. Stir to combine.Cover tray with foil again. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until brisket is heated through, 10-11 minutes. Carefully remove tray from oven. Stem cilantro, reserving whole leaves. Halve lime. Stir juice from one lime half into tray. Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warmed, 30-60 seconds.To serve, fill tortillas with brisket mixture, cheese, chipotle crema (to taste), cilantro leaves, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Bon appétit!
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