Express
Sticky Pineapple Beef
with edamame rice
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy
- Calorie-Conscious
Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 8 oz. Pineapple Chunks
- 6 fl. oz. Garlic Sesame Sauce
- 3 oz. Frozen Edamame
- 1 oz. Roasted & Salted Peanuts
- 1 oz. Brown Sugar
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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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Calories590
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat28g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1540mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Salted Butter
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 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 diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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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 shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Coarsely chop peanuts.
Reserve 2 Tbsp. pineapple juice. Drain pineapples in a colander/strainer. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the pineapples.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
2 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, if desired. Pan will be hot! Use caution. Stir in garlic salt and a pinch of pepper until combined, 1-2 minutes. -
3 Add the Sauce and Pineapples
Add garlic sesame sauce, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, and pineapples to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Once simmering, remove from burner.While beef mixture cooks, 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, edamame, white portions of green onions, 1 Tbsp. salted butter, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help prepare the rice.Microwave uncovered until rice is heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Stir to combine and fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with beef mixture. Garnish with peanuts and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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