Mexicali Taco Boat USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Lean ground beef is seasoned with Mexican and chipotle spices and served over sweet potato fries.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
One Taco Boat provides 2.5 oz equivalent meat and ¾ cup vegetable.
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Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • - - Chili powder
    • - - Cumin, ground
    • - - Garlic powder
    • - - Onion powder
    • - - Red pepper, crushed
    • - - Black pepper, ground
    • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
    • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
    • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
    • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
    • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
    • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

    Measure

    • ¼ cup Chili powder
    • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
    • 2 tsp Garlic powder
    • 2 tsp Onion powder
    • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
    • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
    • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
    • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
    • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
    • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
    • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
    • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • - - Chili powder
      • - - Cumin, ground
      • - - Garlic powder
      • - - Onion powder
      • - - Red pepper, crushed
      • - - Black pepper, ground
      • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
      • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
      • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
      • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
      • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
      • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

      Measure

      • ½ cup Chili powder
      • ½ cup Cumin, ground
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
      • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
      • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
      • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
      • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
      • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
      • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
      • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • - - Chili powder
        • - - Cumin, ground
        • - - Garlic powder
        • - - Onion powder
        • - - Red pepper, crushed
        • - - Black pepper, ground
        • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
        • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
        • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
        • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
        • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
        • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

        Measure

        • ¼ cup Chili powder
        • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
        • 2 tsp Garlic powder
        • 2 tsp Onion powder
        • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
        • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
        • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
        • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
        • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
        • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
        • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
        • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • - - Chili powder
          • - - Cumin, ground
          • - - Garlic powder
          • - - Onion powder
          • - - Red pepper, crushed
          • - - Black pepper, ground
          • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
          • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
          • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
          • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
          • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
          • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

          Measure

          • ½ cup Chili powder
          • ½ cup Cumin, ground
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
          • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
          • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
          • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
          • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
          • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
          • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
          • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • - - Chili powder
            • - - Cumin, ground
            • - - Garlic powder
            • - - Onion powder
            • - - Red pepper, crushed
            • - - Black pepper, ground
            • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
            • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
            • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
            • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
            • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
            • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

            Measure

            • ¼ cup Chili powder
            • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
            • 2 tsp Garlic powder
            • 2 tsp Onion powder
            • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
            • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
            • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
            • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
            • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
            • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
            • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
            • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • - - Chili powder
              • - - Cumin, ground
              • - - Garlic powder
              • - - Onion powder
              • - - Red pepper, crushed
              • - - Black pepper, ground
              • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
              • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
              • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
              • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
              • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
              • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

              Measure

              • ½ cup Chili powder
              • ½ cup Cumin, ground
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
              • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
              • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
              • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
              • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
              • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
              • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
              • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • - - Chili powder
                • - - Cumin, ground
                • - - Garlic powder
                • - - Onion powder
                • - - Red pepper, crushed
                • - - Black pepper, ground
                • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                Measure

                • ¼ cup Chili powder
                • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
                • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                • 2 tsp Onion powder
                • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
                • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • - - Chili powder
                  • - - Cumin, ground
                  • - - Garlic powder
                  • - - Onion powder
                  • - - Red pepper, crushed
                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                  • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                  • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                  • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                  • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                  • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                  • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                  Measure

                  • ½ cup Chili powder
                  • ½ cup Cumin, ground
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
                  • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                  • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                  • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                  • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                  • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                  • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                  • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • - - Chili powder
                    • - - Cumin, ground
                    • - - Garlic powder
                    • - - Onion powder
                    • - - Red pepper, crushed
                    • - - Black pepper, ground
                    • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                    • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                    • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                    • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                    • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                    • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                    Measure

                    • ¼ cup Chili powder
                    • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
                    • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                    • 2 tsp Onion powder
                    • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                    • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                    • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                    • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
                    • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                    • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                    • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                    • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • - - Chili powder
                      • - - Cumin, ground
                      • - - Garlic powder
                      • - - Onion powder
                      • - - Red pepper, crushed
                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                      • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                      • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                      • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                      • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                      • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                      • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                      Measure

                      • ½ cup Chili powder
                      • ½ cup Cumin, ground
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
                      • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                      • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                      • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                      • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                      • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                      • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                      • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • - - Chili powder
                        • - - Cumin, ground
                        • - - Garlic powder
                        • - - Onion powder
                        • - - Red pepper, crushed
                        • - - Black pepper, ground
                        • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                        • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                        • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                        • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                        • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                        • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                        Measure

                        • ¼ cup Chili powder
                        • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
                        • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                        • 2 tsp Onion powder
                        • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                        • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                        • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                        • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
                        • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                        • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                        • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                        • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • - - Chili powder
                          • - - Cumin, ground
                          • - - Garlic powder
                          • - - Onion powder
                          • - - Red pepper, crushed
                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                          • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                          • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                          • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                          • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                          • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                          • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                          Measure

                          • ½ cup Chili powder
                          • ½ cup Cumin, ground
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
                          • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                          • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                          • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                          • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                          • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                          • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                          • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • - - Chili powder
                            • - - Cumin, ground
                            • - - Garlic powder
                            • - - Onion powder
                            • - - Red pepper, crushed
                            • - - Black pepper, ground
                            • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                            • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                            • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                            • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                            • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                            • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                            Measure

                            • ¼ cup Chili powder
                            • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
                            • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                            • 2 tsp Onion powder
                            • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                            • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                            • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                            • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
                            • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                            • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                            • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                            • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • - - Chili powder
                              • - - Cumin, ground
                              • - - Garlic powder
                              • - - Onion powder
                              • - - Red pepper, crushed
                              • - - Black pepper, ground
                              • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                              • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                              • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                              • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                              • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                              • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                              Measure

                              • ½ cup Chili powder
                              • ½ cup Cumin, ground
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
                              • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                              • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                              • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                              • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                              • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                              • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                              • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • - - Chili powder
                                • - - Cumin, ground
                                • - - Garlic powder
                                • - - Onion powder
                                • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                • - - Black pepper, ground
                                • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                Measure

                                • ¼ cup Chili powder
                                • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
                                • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                • 2 tsp Onion powder
                                • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                                • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
                                • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • - - Chili powder
                                  • - - Cumin, ground
                                  • - - Garlic powder
                                  • - - Onion powder
                                  • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                                  • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                  • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                  • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                  • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                  • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                  • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                  Measure

                                  • ½ cup Chili powder
                                  • ½ cup Cumin, ground
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
                                  • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                  • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                  • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                                  • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                  • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                  • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                  • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • - - Chili powder
                                    • - - Cumin, ground
                                    • - - Garlic powder
                                    • - - Onion powder
                                    • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                    • - - Black pepper, ground
                                    • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                    • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                    • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                    • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                    • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                    • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                    Measure

                                    • ¼ cup Chili powder
                                    • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
                                    • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                    • 2 tsp Onion powder
                                    • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                                    • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                    • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                    • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
                                    • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                    • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                    • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                    • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • - - Chili powder
                                      • - - Cumin, ground
                                      • - - Garlic powder
                                      • - - Onion powder
                                      • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                                      • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                      • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                      • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                      • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                      • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                      • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                      Measure

                                      • ½ cup Chili powder
                                      • ½ cup Cumin, ground
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
                                      • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                      • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                      • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                                      • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                      • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                      • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                      • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • - - Chili powder
                                        • - - Cumin, ground
                                        • - - Garlic powder
                                        • - - Onion powder
                                        • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                        • - - Black pepper, ground
                                        • 5 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                        • 1 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                        • 5 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                        • 11 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                        • 3 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                        • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                        Measure

                                        • ¼ cup Chili powder
                                        • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
                                        • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                        • 2 tsp Onion powder
                                        • 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                                        • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                        • 2 qt 2 cups Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                        • 2 cups Salsa, low-sodium
                                        • 3 qt ½ cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                        • 1½ cup *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                        • ¾ cup Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                        • ¼ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • - - Chili powder
                                          • - - Cumin, ground
                                          • - - Garlic powder
                                          • - - Onion powder
                                          • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                                          • 10 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                          • 2 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                          • 10 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                          • 1 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                          • 6 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                          • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                          Measure

                                          • ½ cup Chili powder
                                          • ½ cup Cumin, ground
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Onion powder
                                          • 2 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                          • 1 gal 1 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                          • 1 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                                          • 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                          • 3 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                          • 1½ cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                          • ½ cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Combine spices in a small bowl. Set aside.
                                          • Brown ground beef uncovered over medium high heat in a large stock pot.
                                          • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Drain and rinse beef. Return beef back to stock pot.
                                          • Add spices and salsa to cooked beef. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 5 minutes.
                                          • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F.
                                          • Spread sweet potato fries evenly on a sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1") lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.
                                            For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
                                            For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
                                          • Bake:
                                            Conventional oven: 425 °F for 15 –20 minutes.
                                            Convection oven: 425 °F for 12 –15 minutes.
                                          • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F.
                                          • Assembly:
                                            First layer: About 16 fries (3 oz) in the bottom of a paper boat or bowl.
                                            Second layer: 6 fl oz ladle (about ¾ cup) of beef mixture on top of fries.
                                          • Top each taco boat with:
                                            About 1 tablespoon of tomatoes, about 1 teaspoon of cheese, and ½ teaspoon of cilantro (optional).
                                          • Serve 1 taco boat.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Mexicali Taco Boat USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          1 Taco Boat
                                          Calories
                                          346
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          15
                                          g
                                          23
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          4
                                          g
                                          25
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          59
                                          mg
                                          20
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          282
                                          mg
                                          12
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          31
                                          g
                                          10
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          4
                                          g
                                          17
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          9
                                          g
                                          10
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          19
                                          g
                                          38
                                          %
                                          Vitamin D
                                           
                                          5
                                          IU
                                          33
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          67
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          4
                                          mg
                                          22
                                          %
                                          Potassium
                                           
                                          552
                                          mg
                                          16
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Tomatoes: 12¾ oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Tomatoes: 1 lb 9½ 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 9 lb 8 oz (beef mixture)
                                          About 1 gal 2½ cups (beef mixture)/25 taco boats
                                          50 Servings:
                                          About 19 lb 8 oz (beef mixture)
                                          About 2 gal 1 qt 1 cup (beef mixture)/50 taco boats