beef & mushroom quinoa / kale caesar bowls / chipotle-sunflower seed crema

Contents of your meal kit:

ground beef
portobello mushroom
mexican seasoning
quinoa
baby kale
mexican caesar dressing
cilantro
tomatoes
chipotle-sunflower seed crema

Equipment needed: medium or large saucepan with lid, salad bowl

Finishing steps:

  1. Using a damp paper towel, wipe portobello of any dirt. Chop into small, ½” pieces.
  2. Heat a small amount of oil in a saucepan over med-high heat. Add ground beef, season HALF of mexican seasoning, salt & pepper and cook thoroughly. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Add chopped mushrooms to the same saucepan and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle on remaining mexican seasoning and stir to combine. Place quinoa in the same saucepan and add enough water to cover the mixture. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to the lowest setting. Simmer 10-15 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. When done, remove from heat, keep covered, and let sit at least 5 minutes. Continue with next steps while quinoa is cooking.
  4. Place kale in a salad bowl, add mexican caesar dressing and toss to combine.
  5. Roughly chop cilantro. Slice tomatoes in half. Add both to the salad bowl.
  6. When quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and stir in seasoned ground beef. Taste mixture and add salt & pepper if desired.
  7. Divide kale caesar between bowls and top with a scoop of beef & mushroom quinoa and a drizzle of chipotle-sunflower seed crema.