Braised Beef Birria State (Washington) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Tender Mexican style beef, braised in warm spices, chilis, and tomatoes.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
1 cup (8 fl oz ladle/spoodle) provides 2 oz equivalent meats/meat alternates, ⅛ cup starchy vegetable, ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
RECIPE PROJECT NAME
Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Washington State, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on behalf of Orcas Island School District
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 1 day 2 hours
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 day 6 hours

Instructions
 

  • Dice beef into ¾-inch cubes.
  • Combine beef, onion, garlic, spices, salt, and vinegar in a large mixing bowl or hotel pan. Cover and marinate overnight in cooler.
    Critical Control Point: store at 40 °F or below.
  • Combine meat mixture, potatoes, tomatoes, and chicken broth in large stock pot. Bring to a low simmer over medium heat and cook until beef is tender (approximately 3-4 hours) and reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F for at least 15 seconds.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher, or
    Chill for later use in pans with no more than 2-inch depth of food. Cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and 40 °F or lower within 4 hours. Reheat to minimum internal temperature of 165 °F for at least 15 seconds.
  • Portion with 8 oz spoodle (1 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Braised Beef Birria State (Washington) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe
Amount Per Serving 1 cup (8 fl oz spoodle)
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 119mg5%
Potassium 298mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 3mg17%
Vitamin A 1mcg
*
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Onion, mature, fresh: 2 lb 14 oz
Potato, yellow flesh and skin, fresh:
4 lb 4 oz
100 Servings:
Onion, mature, fresh: 5 lb 12 oz
Potato, yellow flesh and skin, fresh:
8 lb 8 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
50 Servings:
About 25 lb
About 3 gal 2 cups
1 full-size 4” hotel pan (12” x 20” x 4”)
100 Servings:
About 50 lb
About 6 gal 1 qt
2 full-size 4” hotel pan (12” x 20” x 4”)