Express
Katsu BBQ Pork Tacos
with sesame slaw
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Eggs, Wheat, Sesame, Soy
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
- 1 Bosc Pear
- 6 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
- 6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 2 oz. Katsu BBQ Sauce
- 1½ fl. oz. Creamy Roasted Sesame Dressing
- ½ oz. Ramen Pork Flavor Broth Concentrate
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
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)
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Calories820
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Carbohydrates78g
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Net Carbs70g
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Fat42g
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Protein35g
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Sodium1970mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Peeler
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 antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Peel and quarter pear, core, and cut into 1/4" dice.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
2 Start the Pork Mixture
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add ground pork and half the pear (reserve remaining for slaw) to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Drain any excess liquid from pan. Pan will be hot! Use caution. -
3 Finish the Pork Mixture
Add white portions of green onions, ramen pork base, and BBQ sauce to hot pan. Stir often until combined, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner.While pork mixture cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Slaw, Heat Tortillas, and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, remaining pear, dressing, a pinch of salt, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel. If tortillas come folded, keep folded.Microwave until heated through, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with pork mixture and slaw. Garnish with green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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