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Queso Fundido Salad with Tortilla Strips
stovetop cooking
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Romaine Hearts
- 10 oz. Ground Pork
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4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
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1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
- ¼ fl. oz. Hot Sauce
- 1 tsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) lObg7L3V
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates20g
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Net Carbs14g
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Fat45g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1130mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing 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
Hold romaine hearts at root ends and chop coarsely.
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/2" strips. -
2 Cook the Pork
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray and add ground pork, seasoning blend, peppers, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.
Remove from burner.While pork cooks, make cheese sauce. -
3 Make the Cheese Sauce
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add cream sauce base, hot sauce (to taste), cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, stir often until cheese is incorporated, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Finish the Dish
Add romaine, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Gently toss or gently stir to combine.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping romaine with pork mixture, cheese sauce, and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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