Beef and Mushroom Skillet with Brown Rice State (Pennsylvania) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
A comfort meal with a hearty portion of lean ground beef and fiber-filled brown rice.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
⅔ cup beef mixture and 1 cup rice provide 2 oz equivalent meats/meat alternates, 2 oz equivalent grains, ⅛ cup other vegetable.
RECIPE PROJECT NAME
Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Pennsylvania Department of Education
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 ºF.
  • Line a sheet tray with foil, spray with non-stick spray. Spread mushrooms in a single layer and season with pepper. Spray mushroom tops with non-stick spray.
  • Roast in oven for 15-20 minutes until mushrooms are golden brown. Set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef in a hot skillet seasoned with olive oil for 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 ºF or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Mince garlic.
  • Combine garlic with chopped onions. Add garlic and onions to skillet and sauté until translucent and browned. Continue stirring so the garlic does not stick and burn. Approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch and water.
    For 50 servings, use 1 cup of water.
    For 100 servings, use 2 cups of water.
    Stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
  • Reconstitute beef base for beef mixture: In a medium saucepan, reconstitute base according to package instructions.
    For 50 servings, use ⅙ cup base and ½ gal of water.
    For 100 servings, use ⅓ cup base and 1 gal of water.
  • Return beef to skillet. Combine basil (fresh and dried), garlic powder, beef broth, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce and add to skillet. Bring skillet to a boil. Mix the cornstarch slurry and stir it into the skillet until mixture is thickened. Reduce heat and simmer.
  • Reconstitute beef base for rice: In a medium saucepan, reconstitute base according to package instructions.
    For 50 servings, use ⅙ cup base and ½ gal of water.
    For 100 servings, use ⅓ cup base and 1 gal of water.
    Add scallions. Cook rice in broth according to package instructions.
  • Place rice in hotel pans according to quantity requirements.
    2” full hotel pan holds 32 servings.
    4” full hotel pan holds 56 servings.
  • Serve ⅔ cup of beef skillet mixture (No. 6 scoop) over 1 cup of rice.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 ºF or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Beef and Mushroom Skillet with Brown Rice State (Pennsylvania) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ⅔ cup beef mixture (No. 6 scoop), 1 cup of rice
Calories
480
Total Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
266
mg
12
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
51
g
17
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
173
mg
5
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Mushrooms: 3 lb 4 oz
Onions: 1 lb 7 oz
Scallions: 5 oz
100 Servings:
Mushrooms: 6 lb 8 oz
Onions: 2 lb 14 oz
Scallions: 10 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
If using raw beef, follow HACCP Procedures. If beef/mushroom mixture is not thick enough, repeat cornstarch slurry directions and add to skillet until it reaches the desired consistency.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 2 gal 2 cup beef and mushrooms, 3 gal 2 cup rice
About 29 lb 11 oz
100 Servings:
About 4 gal 1 qt beef and mushrooms,
6 gal 1 qt rice
About 59 lb 6 oz