Barbecue Beef Sliders USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
These easy-to-make sliders are small sandwiches that pack big flavor.
CACFP Crediting Information
1½ oz eq meat
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
4.50 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Place beef in a slow cooker, at least 2 quarts. Cook on low for 4 hours or cook on high for 2 hours. Heat to an internal temperature of 145 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Wash hands after touching uncooked beef.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker. Place on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred beef into strips.
  • In a medium bowl, combine shredded beef, barbecue sauce, and 2 Tbsp of au jus (liquid) from the slow cooker. Mix.
  • Slice rolls in half horizontally (if not pre-sliced).
  • Place ¼ cup barbecue beef between each roll.
  • Serve 1 slider. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Barbecue Beef Sliders USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 Barbecue Beef Slider
Calories
184
Total Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
371
mg
16
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
24
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Calcium
 
54
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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The CHEF TIPS:
  • Contains wheat (rolls). Barbecue sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
  • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected (rolls) and may be included in the ingredients statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
  • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
  • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume