Mexicali Taco Boat USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

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

                                          Nutrition Facts
                                          Mexicali Taco Boat USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving 1 Taco Boat
                                          Calories 346 Calories from Fat 135
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 15g23%
                                          Saturated Fat 4g25%
                                          Cholesterol 59mg20%
                                          Sodium 282mg12%
                                          Potassium 552mg16%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 31g10%
                                          Dietary Fiber 4g17%
                                          Total Sugars 9g10%
                                          Protein 19g38%
                                          Vitamin D 5IU33%
                                          Calcium 67mg7%
                                          Iron 4mg22%
                                          *
                                          *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