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Ground Beef Fajita Rice Bowl

with guacamole and crispy tortillas

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • 16 oz. Ground Beef
  • 2 Green Bell Peppers
  • 8 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Yellow Onion
  • 4 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
  • Info
    2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    580
  • Carbohydrates
    44g
  • Net Carbs
    38g
  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    30g
  • Sodium
    1030mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 2 Large Non-Stick Pans

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

  • If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. 

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" slices.

    Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" strips.

    Stem and tear cilantro leaves.

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add onions and peppers to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 6-8 minutes.

    If pan is too dry, add 1-2 Tbsp. water, as needed.

    Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Remove from burner.

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Cook the Beef

    Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and 1/4 tsp. salt 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 from pan. Add fajita seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and tomatoes. Stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While beef cooks, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Heat Rice and Finish Dish

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.

    Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in cilantro and 1/4 tsp. salt.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with vegetables, beef, cheese, guacamole, and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!

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