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Swiss and Onion Sliced 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
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Fiber RichOver 30g protein

Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Red Potatoes
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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- 0.95 oz. Ketchup Cup
- 0.88 oz. Balsamic Vinegar
- ¾ oz. Caramelized Onion Jam
- 1 Tbsp. Fig Spread
- ½ oz. Dijon Mustard
- 6 Chive Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories910
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Carbohydrates101g
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Net Carbs95g
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Fat34g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1540mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 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 Start the Potatoes
Prick potatoes with a fork. Add potatoes and 1 Tbsp. water to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until potatoes are tender and can easily be pierced with a knife, 4-6 minutes.
Larger potatoes may need extra time.Carefully remove bowl from microwave and drain any excess water. Set aside.While potatoes microwave, continue recipe. -
2 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 and toast until browned, 1-2 minutes.Transfer buns to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat.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.Add 2/3 the vinegar (reserve remaining for sauce) and stir to combine. Top steak strips with cheese. Cover and let melt, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes. -
3 Finish the Potatoes
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add microwaved potatoes to hot pan and gently press down with a spatula (or other flat utensil) to lightly smash the skins and create a flat surface. 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. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. -
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, steak strips, onion jam, and top bun. Garnish potatoes with chives and drizzle with sauce or serve sauce on the side for dipping. Bon appétit!
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