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Philly-Style Cheesesteak Mac and Cheese
with peppers and onions
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Sesame
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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8 oz. Cooked Cavatappi Pasta
- 4 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
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2 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 Smoked Gouda Slices
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1 oz. Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Green Onions
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½ oz. Crispy Onions
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
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1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates50g
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Net Carbs46g
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Fat44g
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Protein48g
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Sodium1210mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Pot
- 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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add pepper and onion mix to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 3-4 minutes.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. -
3 Add the Steak Strips
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, steak strips, white portions of green onions, mushroom seasoning, and a pinch of salt to hot pan with vegetables. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.
Remove from burner.Add mirepoix base and 1 Tbsp. water. Stir until combined. Rest, 3 minutes.While steak strips cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Mac and Cheese and Finish Dish
Place a medium pot over medium heat. Add softened cream cheese, Gouda, white cheddar, and a pinch of salt to hot pot. Stir constantly until cheeses melt, 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add pasta and 3 Tbsp. water and stir occasionally until pasta is coated and heated through, 4-5 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping mac and cheese with steak strip-vegetable mixture, green portions of green onions, and crispy onions. Bon appétit!
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