Express
Smoky Pork and Poblano Quesadilla
with salsa crema
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Hannah Fenton
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 20 oz. Ground Pork
- 4 Large Flour Tortillas
- 2 Poblano Peppers
- 4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 4 oz. Shredded Quesadilla Cheese
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 3 oz. Diced White Onion
- 2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 2 tsp. Light Chili Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
- ½ tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories810
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Carbohydrates41g
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Net Carbs36g
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Fat52g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1610mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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1 Prepare Poblanos and Make Salsa Crema
Stem poblano peppers, seed, and cut into 1/2" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping.
In a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche and half the salsa (to taste; reserve remaining for quesadillas). Set aside. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the salsa. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the crema. -
2 Cook the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add onions, poblanos (to taste), and garlic salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until vegetables are slightly browned, 3-5 minutes.
Add ground pork, chili powder (use less if spice-averse), fiesta seasoning, smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the poblanos and chili powder.Stir in a pinch of salt until combined, 20-30 seconds.Remove from burner. -
3 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean, flat work surface.
Evenly divide half the cheddar cheese and half the quesadilla cheese (reserve remaining of both for topping filling) between tortillas, placing on one half.Top cheeses with filling, remaining salsa (to taste), then remaining cheeses. Wipe pan clean and reserve.Fold tortillas over filling, pressing gently to adhere. -
4 Cook Quesadillas and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook filling to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Working in batches, add quesadillas to hot pan. Toast until golden-brown, 2-4 minutes per side.Replenish oil, if necessary.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping quesadilla with salsa crema (to taste). Slice into triangles, if desired. Bon appétit!
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