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Sizzling Orange Beef with Zucchini and Cashews

stovetop cooking

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Wheat, Soy

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
  • 8 oz. Cilantro Lime Rice
  • 1 Zucchini
  • Info
    2 fl. oz. Orange Sauce
  • Info
    1 oz. Roasted Salted Cashews
  • Info
    ½ oz. Wonton Strips
  • Info
    ⅖ fl. oz. Tamari Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp. Cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

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.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    670
  • Carbohydrates
    56g
  • Net Carbs
    53g
  • Fat
    36g
  • Protein
    34g
  • Sodium
    1310mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe 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
  1. 1

    Cook The Ground Beef

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.

    Add 1 tsp. olive oil, ground beef, and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and ground beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.

    Drain excess liquid from pan, if desired.

    While ground beef cooks, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4” half-moons.

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup water and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sauce

    Add zucchini and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until lightly browned and tender, 3-4 minutes.

    Stir in cornstarch mixture to recombine. Stir in orange sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Heat Rice and Finish Dish

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave until warm, 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with ground beef mixture and garnishing with wonton strips, cashews, and red pepper flakes (to taste). Bon appétit!

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