Chopped & Ready
Spicy Fiesta Beef Taco Bowl Platter
with rice and beans
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 4 fl. oz. Enchilada Sauce
- 4 oz. Pico de Gallo Guacamole
- 4 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
- 1 oz. Tortilla Strips
- 1 oz. Chipotle Pesto
- 2 tsp. Taco Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
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.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat31g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1310mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Potato Masher
- 1 Colander/Strainer
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 turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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1 Cook the Ground Beef
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef to hot, dry pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Drain any excess liquid from pan, if desired. Pan will be hot! Use caution.Stir in taco seasoning (to taste) and enchilada sauce (to taste) until combined, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.While beef cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Beans
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
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3 Mash the Beans
Place a medium pot over medium heat.
Add beans, pesto (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pot. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir occasionally until beans are softened, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner. Mash until slightly chunky. Beans will be hot! Use caution.While beans cook, continue recipe. -
4 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, piri piri seasoning (to taste), and 1 tsp. olive oil.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with beans, ground beef, cheese, guacamole (to taste), salsa (to taste), and tortilla strips. Bon appétit!
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