Meal Kit
Turkey Tinga Tostadas
with chipotle crema
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Try two or three turkey tinga tostadas and taste terrific-ness. (Did we have to work for that one? Yes. Is it worth it? Oh yes.) Full of flavor, easy on effort, and chockful o' crunch, these tinga tostadas tantalize, said simply. Why are you groaning and walking away? Before you close the screen in disgust, you'll want to add this to your basket, for delicious dinner, both delightful and darn easy. Sorry. Not sorry.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Ground Turkey
- 1 Romaine Heart
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 5 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
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- 4 tsp. Fajita Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJdWMPy
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs36g
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Fat37g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1630mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing 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 20 oz. ground turkey, follow same instructions as 10 oz. ground turkey, working in batches, if necessary.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Follow same instructions as turkey in Step 3, stirring occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using steak strips, separate into a single layer, pat dry, and coarsely chop. Follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 3, stirring occasionally until no pink remains and steak strips reach minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Follow same instructions as ground turkey in Step 3, cooking undisturbed until shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Toast the Tostadas
Tostadas are a delicious, but messy treat. For this recipe, they can easily be converted to tacos. Simply warm tortillas in oven for 1-2 minutes after completing steps.
Poke tortillas with a fork all over, 10 times on each side of tortilla.Place tortillas on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and massage oil into tortillas.Bake in hot oven until browned and crispy, 4-6 minutes.While tortillas toast, prepare toppings. -
Prepare the Toppings
Hold romaine heart at root end and chop coarsely into 1/2" strips.
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/2" dice. -
Cook the Turkey
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add ground turkey to hot pan. Break up meat until beginning to brown, 2-3 minutes.Add red bell pepper, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, seasoning blend, and tomatoes. Stir occasionally until pepper is tender, no pink remains on ground turkey, and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
Assemble the Tostadas
Combine crema and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Top tostadas evenly with crema (to taste), then turkey mixture, and cheese. -
Bake Tostadas and Finish Dish
Bake tostadas in hot oven until cheese has melted, 4-5 minutes.
Remove from oven.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping tostadas with romaine. Bon appétit!
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