Express

Steak and Herb Crema

with elote smashed potatoes

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Protein-Packed

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In Your Box (serves 4)

  • 20 oz. Beef Top Round Steaks
  • 12 oz. Red Potatoes
  • 10 oz. Frozen Corn
  • 4 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • 1 Lime
  • 2 oz. Chimichurri
  • 1½ oz. Grated Cotija
  • 1 oz. Pepitas
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 2 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • 1 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    620
  • Carbohydrates
    38g
  • Net Carbs
    34g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    42g
  • Sodium
    1210mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
  • 1 Microwave

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 using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

  1. 1

    Start Potatoes and Prepare Ingredients

    Place potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel.

    Microwave covered until tender, 4-6 minutes.

    While potatoes microwave, halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Carefully remove potatoes from microwave and transfer to a flat, clean work surface.

    Using the flat side of an object, press down gently to smash each potato until 1/2'' thick. Wipe bowl clean and reserve.

  2. 2

    Cook the Steaks

    Pat steaks dry. Season both sides with chile and cumin rub and 1/4 tsp. salt.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add steaks to hot pan. Cook until steaks reach desired doneness, or 3-5 minutes per side for medium/medium-well.

    Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.

    While steaks cook, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Finish the Potatoes

    Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

    Add potatoes and garlic salt to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner.

    While potatoes cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Make Elotes and Crema and Finish Dish

    In reserved microwave-safe bowl, combine corn and white portions of green onions. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until corn is heated through and green onions are softened, 2-3 minutes.

    While corn mixture microwaves, in a mixing bowl, combine half the creme fraiche (reserve remaining for elotes) and chimichurri (to taste). Set aside.

    Carefully remove corn from microwave. Stir in pepitas, remaining creme fraiche, 1 Tbsp. water, 1 tsp. lime juice, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), fiesta seasoning, and a pinch of salt.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping steak with crema (to taste). Garnish potatoes with elotes, remaining cheese, and green portions of green onions. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Slice steak, if desired. Bon appétit!

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