Beef Taco Pie USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Beef Taco Pie contains lean ground beef combined with salsa, tomato purée, brown rice, and spices then topped with cheese and baked.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece (about 2" x 3³⁄4") provides 1.5 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ¹⁄4 cup red/orange vegetable, and 1.5 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Boil water.
  • Place 1 qt brown rice (1 lb 9 oz) in each steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½").
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Pour boiling water (1 qt 1 cup per steam table pan) over brown rice. Stir. Cover pans tightly.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 40 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 40 minutes.
    Steamer: 5 lb pressure for 25 minutes.
  • Remove cooked rice from oven and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Stir rice.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Set aside for step 15.
  • Place ground beef in a large stock pot. Cook uncovered over medium–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 in a colander. Return meat to heat.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, 2 Tbsp ancho chili powder, and water. Heat uncovered over medium–high heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set remaining ancho chili powder aside for step 17.
  • Set aside for step 16.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Pour 1 qt 2 cups (about 2 lb) cooked rice into a food processor on medium speed for 2–3 minutes or until rice has a smooth consistency. DO NOT OVERMIX. Set remaining rice aside for step 16.
  • Pour beef, pureed rice, and remaining rice into a commercial mixer (batch as needed). Using a paddle attachment, mix on low speed for 5–6 minutes. DO NOT OVERMIX. Set aside for step 18.
  • Combine remaining ancho chili powder, sugar, tomato purée, salsa, and water in a large bowl. Set aside for step 20.
  • Pour 3 qt 3 cups (about 5 lb 10 oz) rice and meat mixture into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½") lightly coated with pan release spray. Press surface firmly until flat and even.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Cut 9 tortillas in half for each pan. Line straight side of tortillas against edges of pan, and overlap remaining tortilla halves on top of rice and meat mixture.
  • Spread 1 qt 2 cups (about 2 lb 13 oz) tomato mixture on top of tortillas. Spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle 2 cups (about 8 oz) cheese over each pan.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 30 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 20 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2" x 3¾").

Nutrition INFORMATION

Beef Taco Pie USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece (about 2" x 3³⁄4")
Calories
271
Total Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
392
mg
17
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
39
g
13
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin D
 
2
IU
13
%
Calcium
 
153
mg
15
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
375
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Mexican Seasoning Mix 3⁄4 Cup (About 4 1⁄2 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.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 22 lb
About 2 gal 3 qt/2 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")
100 Servings:
About 44 lb
About 5 gal 2 qt/4 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")