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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

Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Red Potatoes
- 10 oz. Steak Strips
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- 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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Calories950
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Carbohydrates103g
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Net Carbs96g
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Fat37g
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Protein46g
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Sodium1580mg
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
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 diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.
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1 Start the Potatoes
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.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.Tear cheese into smaller pieces and place on top of steak strips. 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 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.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.
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. Drizzle sauce on potatoes or serve sauce on the side for dipping. Bon appétit!
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