Meal Kit
Cinco De Mayo Special: Carne Asada
With Pico de Gallo, Spanish Rice, and Seasoned Black Beans
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 1 Onion
- ¾ cup Parboiled White Rice
- 1 Lime
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1½ oz. Queso Fresco
- 1 Tbsp. Home Chef Carne Asada Seasoning Blend
- 2 Garlic Clove
- 1 Tomato
- 2 Flank Steak
- 1 Tbsp. Spanish Rice Seasoning Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories850
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Carbohydrates170g
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Net Carbs167g
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Fat4.5g
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Protein25g
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Sodium320mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Pots
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 Prepare the Ingredients
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Peel and dice red onion. Remove stem, membrane (spiny white innards), and seeds from jalapeño and cut into a fine dice. Halve lime. Zest one half for garnish. Mince garlic. Cut tomato into fine dice. Rinse and drain beans. Rinse steaks and pat dry.
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2 Cook the Rice
In a medium pot bring 1½ cups of water, rice, Spanish Rice Seasoning Blend, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Reduce heat and stir rice occasionally. Cook until rice is tender throughout, about 12-15 minutes.Fluff and keep warm until ready to serve. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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3 Make the Pico De Gallo
In a clean mixing bowl, combine the diced red onion to taste (the flavor can be strong for some), garlic, tomato, jalapeño, a dash of salt, and the juice of the lime to taste. Allow to marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.
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4 Prepare the Beans
In a medium pot over medium heat, add beans, ¼ cup of water, and salt and pepper to taste. Allow to cook for 7-10 minutes, mashing as you go, or until beans become thick and have a texture like refried beans. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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5 Cook the Steaks
In a medium pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tsp. olive oil. While skillet is warming, coat steaks with the Carne Asada Seasoning Blend and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add steaks to hot pan. Cook on each side for 4-5 minutes, or until steaks reach internal temperature of 145 degrees. Keep warm until ready to serve.
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6 Plate the Dish
Spoon a serving of rice onto a plate.Ladle some black beans next to the rice and garnish with Queso Fresco. Add a steak atop the rice and beans. Garnish with fresh Pico de Gallo and lime zest, if desired.
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