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Jalapeño Popper Pork Medallions
with garlic butter vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
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Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- 8 oz. Green Beans
- 4 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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¾ oz. Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter
- 0.7 oz. Diced Jalapeno Pepper
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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) pOJ8wRPy
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates19g
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Net Carbs14g
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Fat36g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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 chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using filets mignon or sirloin steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Cook the Vegetables
Trim green beans, if necessary.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans and pepper and onion mix to hot pan and stir occasionally, 1 minute.Add 1/4 cup water, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cover and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If vegetables need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in butter until melted and combined.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
2 Make the Topping
Place a medium oven-safe non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add diced jalapeños (to taste) to hot pan and stir occasionally, 1 minute.
Remove from burner. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.Add softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mash until combined and smooth. Set aside. -
3 Cook the Pork
Pat pork medallions dry and season all over with fajita seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt. If you receive a whole pork tenderloin, pat dry and, on a separate cutting board, slice into medallions, 3/4"-thick.
Return pan used to cook jalapeños to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add pork to hot pan and cook until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.Medallion thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner medallion, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
4 Add Topping and Finish Dish
Top pork medallions evenly with topping (to taste), then crispy jalapeños (to taste), pressing gently to adhere. Pork will be hot; Use caution!
Transfer to hot broiler and broil until cheese begins to melt, 1-3 minutes.Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as topping may burn easily under broiler.Carefully remove from broiler. Rest, 3 minutes.Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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