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Swiss and Onion Beef Sandwich
with sweet and savory smashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Red Potatoes
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
- 2 Brioche Buns
- 1 oz. Shredded Swiss Cheese
- 1 oz. Caramelized Onion Jam
- 0.95 oz. Ketchup Cup
- 0.88 oz. Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Fig Spread
- ½ oz. Dijon Mustard
- 6 Chive Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories920
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Carbohydrates103g
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Net Carbs96g
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Fat34g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Plate
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 shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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1 Toast Buns and Cook Steak Strips
Pat steak strips dry. Coarsely chop, then separate pieces.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add buns to hot, dry pan. Toast until slightly browned, 1-2 minutes.Transfer buns to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat; no need to wipe clean.Add 1 tsp. olive oil, steak strips, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes.Stir in 2/3 the vinegar (reserve remaining for sauce) until combined, 30-60 seconds.Evenly top steak strips with cheese and cover until melted, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.While buns toast and steak strips cook, continue recipe. -
2 Start the Potatoes
Prick potatoes all over with a fork.
Place potatoes and 1 Tbsp. water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel.Microwave covered until potatoes are fork tender, 4-6 minutes.Larger potatoes may need extra time.Carefully remove bowl from microwave and drain any excess water. -
3 Finish the Potatoes
Transfer potatoes to a clean, flat work surface. Potatoes will be hot! Use caution.
Using the flat side of an object, press down gently to smash each potato until 1/2" thick.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add smashed potatoes to hot pan and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side.Work in batches and replenish oil, if necessary. Pan will be hot! Use caution.Remove from burner. Stir in 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper until combined.While potatoes cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce, Prepare Chives, and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, a pinch of pepper, fig spread, and remaining vinegar. Set aside.
Mince chives.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping bottom bun with mustard (to taste), steak strips, onion jam, then top bun. Garnish potatoes with sauce and chives. Bon appétit!
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