Family Meal Kit
Crispy Beef Tacos
with ranch drizzle
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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Over 30g protein
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
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12 Small Flour Tortillas
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
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4½ fl. oz. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
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4 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
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3 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories770
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat51g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1290mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Cooking Spray
- 2 Baking Sheets
- 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 ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice.
Hold romaine heart at root end and finely chop.In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, 1/3 the dressing (reserve remaining for garnish), and 2 Tbsp. water. Set aside. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the cheese mixture. -
2 Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Drain any excess liquid. Pan will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Finish the Filling
Add taco seasoning and half the tomatoes (reserve remaining for garnish) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until combined and tomatoes are slightly softened, 2-3 minutes.
Remove from burner. -
4 Assemble the Tacos
Place tortillas on a clean, flat work surface.
Poke tortillas with a fork all over on both sides, 10 times for each tortilla. Evenly top with 2 tsp. olive oil and massage oil into tortillas.Divide cheese mixture evenly between tortillas, placing on one half. Top cheese mixture with filling. Fold tortillas over filling, pressing gently to adhere.Place tacos on prepared baking sheets. -
5 Bake Tacos and Finish Dish
Bake in hot oven until cheese is melted and tacos are golden-brown, 10-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Sheets will be hot! Use a utensil.
Carefully remove from oven.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tacos with remaining tomatoes, romaine, and remaining dressing. Bon appétit!
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