Sloppy Joe on a Roll USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Our Sloppy Joe on a Roll features a truly delectable combination of lean ground turkey and lean ground beef cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce featuring green onions and spices. All this nutritious deliciousness is served on a whole grain roll.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 sandwich provides 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ¹⁄4 cup vegetable, and 1.75 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Place ground turkey and ground beef in a large stock pot. Heat uncovered over high heat 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 beef and turkey in a colander. Return meat to heat.
  • Add onions, garlic powder, dry mustard, pepper, and sugar. Cook uncovered over medium–high heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add water, vinegar, catsup, and tomato paste. Stir well. Heat uncovered over medium–high heat for 1–2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add green onions. Simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes.
  • Pour 2 qt 2 cups (5 lb 3 oz) sloppy joe mixture into a steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 2¹⁄2′′). Set aside for step 9.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pan.
  • Place bottom half of each bun on a sheet pan (18′′ x 26′′ x 1′′).
    For 25 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 50 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Using a No. 12 scoop, portion ¹⁄3 cup 2¹⁄2 tsp (about 3 oz) sloppy joe mixture onto bottom half of each bun.
  • Place top half of bun on top of each sandwich.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve 1 sandwich.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Sloppy Joe on a Roll USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 sandwich
Calories
260
Total Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
420
mg
18
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
32
g
11
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin D
 
3
IU
20
%
Calcium
 
99
mg
10
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
430
mg
12
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature yellow onions: 6 oz
Mature green onions: 3 oz
50 Servings:
Mature yellow onions: 12 oz
Mature green onions: 6 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.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 5 lb 3 oz
About 2 qt 2⅓ cups/25 sandwiches
50 Servings:
About 10 lb 6 oz
About 1 gal 1 qt ¾ cup/50 sandwiches