Family Meal Kit
Ground Beef Tacos
with ranch slaw and rice
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Basic is bad nowadays (or was ten years ago… what is nowadays anyway?) but these ground beef tacos are basic in the best way. Ground beef, corn, and tomatoes are topped by a scrumptious ranch slaw and some pickled jalapeños. Basic is good; we don't care what Gen Z says. (Who?)
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 Small Flour Tortillas
- 5.76 oz. Minute Rice
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 4 oz. Slaw Mix
- 3 oz. Corn Kernels
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1½ fl. oz. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates71g
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Net Carbs67g
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Fat32g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1780mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe 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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.Combine slaw mix and dressing in a mixing bowl. Set aside. -
2 Make the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add ground beef, white portions of green onions, and 1/4 tsp. of salt to hot pan. Break up until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Carefully drain fat from pan, if desired. Pan will be hot! Use a utensil. Keep pan over medium-high heat.Stir in corn, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. Stir occasionally until heated through, 2-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
3 Make the Rice
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, 2 cups water, and garlic salt. Leave at least 3” of room on top to prevent over boil. Microwave uncovered, 4 minutes.
Carefully remove rice from microwave and stir. Microwave again uncovered until water is absorbed, 2-3 minutes.Stir in green portions of green onions.Rest, 3 minutes.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with ground beef, ranch slaw and cheese. Bon appétit!
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