Express
Shawarma-Style Steak Strip Rice Bowl
with vegetables and tzatziki crema
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 2.88 oz. Minute Rice
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2 oz. Tzatziki Dip
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1 oz. Sour Cream
- 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- 2 Garlic Cloves
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1 tsp. Buttermilk-Dill Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
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Nutrition (per serving) oPNywY3X
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates48g
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Net Carbs45g
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Fat30g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1480mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using diced chicken thighs, pat dry. In a medium non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat, stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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If using sliced pork, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Cook in a large non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, 1 cup water, buttermilk-dill seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil. Microwave uncovered, 4 minutes.
Leave at least 3” of room on top to prevent overboil.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine. Microwave again uncovered, 2 minutes.Remove from microwave and set aside.While rice heats, mince garlic.Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Season all over with a pinch of salt, chile and cumin rub, and paprika. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add tomatoes to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tomatoes start to blister, 3-4 minutes.Add peppers and 1/4 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. -
3 Cook the Steak Strips
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add steak strips and garlic to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes. Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
4 Make Tzatziki Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine tzatziki, sour cream, and a pinch of pepper.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with vegetables and garnishing steak strips with tzatziki crema. Bon appétit!
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