Meal Kit

Sirloin Steak with Pesto Butter

with cacio e pepe orzo

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Sirloin Steaks
  • 8 oz. Carrot
  • 4 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • 2 oz. Basil Pesto
  • 1 oz. Butter
  • 1 oz. Grated Parmesan

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    860
  • Carbohydrates
    53g
  • Net Carbs
    48g
  • Fat
    50g
  • Protein
    49g
  • Sodium
    1430mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium 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

  • If adding on jumbo shrimp pat dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Wipe pan clean after cooking steaks and place over medium-high heat with 2 tsp. olive oil. Add shrimp to hot pan and cook shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.

  • If using NY Strip steak, follow same instructions as sirloin steak in Steps 1 and 3, cooking over medium heat until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 9-11 minute per side. Halve to serve.

  • If using filets mignon, follow same instructions as sirloin steak in Steps 1 and 3, cooking until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 5-8 minutes per side.

  • If using ribeye, follow same instructions as sirloin steak in Steps 1 and 3, cooking over medium heat until steaks reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minute per side. Halve to serve.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel, trim, and cut carrot into 1/4" slices at an angle.

    In a mixing bowl, combine pesto and half the butter (reserve remaining for orzo). Set aside.

    Pat steaks dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

  2. 2

    Roast the Carrot Slices

    Place carrot slices on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Massage oil and seasoning into carrots.

    Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven until tender, 15-17 minutes.

    While carrot slices roast, cook steaks.

  3. 3

    Cook the Steaks

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and steaks to hot pan. Cook until browned and steaks reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Transfer steaks to a plate and rest at least 3 minutes.

    While steaks cook, make orzo.

  4. 4

    Make the Orzo

    Once water is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.

    Drain orzo in a wire-mesh strainer and return to pot. Stir in remaining butter, Parmesan, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping steak with a dollop of pesto butter. Bon appétit!

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