Chili Con Carne With Beans USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Chili Con Carne With Beans is ground turkey– and ground beef–based chili with vegetables, pinto beans, and spices, topped with cheese.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¹⁄2 cup (No. 8 scoop) provides 1.75 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and ¹⁄4 cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • Place ground turkey and ground beef in a large stockpot. Heat over high heat uncovered for 5–8 minutes. Stir often until meat is well done.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove meat from heat. Drain turkey and beef in a colander. Return meat to heat.
  • Add onions, garlic powder, bell peppers, and spices. Heat uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and water. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil uncovered over medium–high heat. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir occasionally.
  • Add beans. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Pour 1 gal (about 8 lb 9 oz) into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2").
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Garnish with cheese (optional).
  • Portion with No. 8 scoop (¹⁄2 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Chili Con Carne With Beans USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¹⁄2 cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
107
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
294
mg
13
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
8
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
216
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 10 oz
Green bell peppers: 5 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 1 lb 4 oz
Green bell peppers: 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.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Mexican Seasoning Mix ³⁄4 Cup (About 4¹⁄2 oz)
Combine 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, ¹⁄4 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp sugar, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp dried minced onion, and 2 tsp salt.
How to Cook Dry Beans
Special tip for preparing dry beans:
SOAKING BEANS OVERNIGHT METHOD: Add 1³⁄4 qt cold water to every 1 lb of dry beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
QUICK-SOAK METHOD: Boil 1³⁄4 qt of water for each 1 lb of dry beans. Add beans and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak for 1 hour. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
COOKING BEANS
Once the beans have been soaked, add 1³⁄4 qt water for every 1 lb of dry beans. Boil gently with lid tilted until tender, about 2 hours. Use hot beans immediately.
Critical Control Point:
Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
OR
Chill for later use.
Critical Control Point:Cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
1 lb dry pinto beans = about 2³⁄8 cups dry or 5¹⁄4 cups cooked beans.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 8 lb 9 oz
About 1 gal 1¹⁄8 cups/1 steam table pan (12" x 20′′ x 2¹⁄2")
50 Servings:
About 17 lb 2 oz
About 2 gal 2¹⁄4 cups/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")