Mexicali Taco Boat USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Lean ground beef is seasoned with Mexican and chipotle spices and served over sweet potato fries.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
One Taco Boat provides 2.5 oz equivalent meat and ¾ cup red/orange vegetable.
3.20 from 5 votes
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Ingredients
 

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)

    100 Servings

      Weight

      • - - Chili powder
      • - - Cumin,ground
      • - - Garlic powder
      • - - Onion powder
      • - - Red pepper, crushed
      • - - Black pepper, ground
      • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
      • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
      • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
      • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
      • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
      • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

      Measure

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

      Quantity
       

      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)

        100 Servings

          Weight

          • - - Chili powder
          • - - Cumin,ground
          • - - Garlic powder
          • - - Onion powder
          • - - Red pepper, crushed
          • - - Black pepper, ground
          • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
          • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
          • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
          • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
          • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
          • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

          Measure

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

          Ingredients
           

          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)

            100 Servings

              Weight

              • - - Chili powder
              • - - Cumin,ground
              • - - Garlic powder
              • - - Onion powder
              • - - Red pepper, crushed
              • - - Black pepper, ground
              • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
              • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
              • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
              • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
              • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
              • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

              Measure

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

              Quantity
               

              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)

                100 Servings

                  Weight

                  • - - Chili powder
                  • - - Cumin,ground
                  • - - Garlic powder
                  • - - Onion powder
                  • - - Red pepper, crushed
                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                  • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                  • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                  • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                  • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                  • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                  • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                  Measure

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

                  Ingredients
                   

                  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)

                    100 Servings

                      Weight

                      • - - Chili powder
                      • - - Cumin,ground
                      • - - Garlic powder
                      • - - Onion powder
                      • - - Red pepper, crushed
                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                      • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                      • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                      • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                      • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                      • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                      • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                      Measure

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

                      Quantity
                       

                      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)

                        100 Servings

                          Weight

                          • - - Chili powder
                          • - - Cumin,ground
                          • - - Garlic powder
                          • - - Onion powder
                          • - - Red pepper, crushed
                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                          • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                          • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                          • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                          • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                          • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                          • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                          Measure

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

                          Ingredients
                           

                          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)

                            100 Servings

                              Weight

                              • - - Chili powder
                              • - - Cumin,ground
                              • - - Garlic powder
                              • - - Onion powder
                              • - - Red pepper, crushed
                              • - - Black pepper, ground
                              • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                              • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                              • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                              • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                              • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                              • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                              Measure

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

                              Quantity
                               

                              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)

                                100 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • - - Chili powder
                                  • - - Cumin,ground
                                  • - - Garlic powder
                                  • - - Onion powder
                                  • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                  • - - Black pepper, ground
                                  • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                  • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                  • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                  • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                  • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                  • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                  Measure

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

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  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)

                                    100 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • - - Chili powder
                                      • - - Cumin,ground
                                      • - - Garlic powder
                                      • - - Onion powder
                                      • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                      • - - Black pepper, ground
                                      • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                      • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                      • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                      • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                      • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                      • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                      Measure

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

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      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)

                                        100 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • - - Chili powder
                                          • - - Cumin,ground
                                          • - - Garlic powder
                                          • - - Onion powder
                                          • - - Red pepper, crushed
                                          • - - Black pepper, ground
                                          • 20 lb Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                          • 4 lb Salsa, low-sodium
                                          • 20 lb Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                          • 2 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                          • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                          • - - Cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional)

                                          Measure

                                          • 1 cup Chili powder
                                          • 1 cup Cumin, ground
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Onion powder
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Red pepper, crushed
                                          • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
                                          • 2 gal 2 qt Beef, raw, ground (no more than 15% fat)
                                          • 2 qt Salsa, low-sodium
                                          • 3 gal Sweet potato fries, frozen, straight cut
                                          • 1 qt 2 cups *Tomatoes, fresh, diced ¼"
                                          • 3 cups Cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
                                          • 1 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 135 °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 50 servings, use 2 pans.
                                            For 100 servings, use 4 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 135 °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 3⁄4 cup) of beef mixture on top of fries.
                                          • Top each taco boat with: About 1 tablespoon of tomatoes, about 1 teaspoon of cheese, and 1⁄2 teaspoon of cilantro (optional).
                                          • Serve 1 taco boat.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Mexicali Taco Boat USDA Recipe for Schools
                                          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
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Tomatoes: 1 lb 9½ oz
                                          100 Servings:
                                          Tomatoes: 3 lb 3 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 19 lb 8 oz (beef mixture)
                                          About 2 gal 1 qt 1 cup (beef mixture)/50 taco boats
                                          100 Servings:
                                          About 40 lb (beef mixture)
                                          About 4 gal 2 qt 2 cups (beef mixture)/100 taco boats