Tex Mex Meatloaf State (Washington) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
American-style meatloaf with a Tex Mex flair.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1¾” (4 oz) slice provides ⅛ cup other vegetable, 1¾ oz equivalent meats/meat alternates.
 
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 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • In small batches of not more than 3 cups, pulse oats in food processor 5-6 times until oats are ground meal consistency.
    For 50 servings, make 2 batches.
    For 100 servings, make 4 batches.
  • Mince onions, celery, peppers, and garlic by passing through a meat grinder with a small-holed plate. (Alternatively, dice vegetables and pulse in a food processor until minced.)
  • Crush corn chips by hand or with a rolling pin until they resemble breadcrumbs
  • In a 30 qt stand mixer, combine corn chips, oats, tomato paste, beef stock, eggs, oregano, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minute to hydrate chips and oats.
  • Add ground beef, turkey, and minced vegetables to chip mixture. Mix on low 2-3 minutes until well combined.
  • To make the glaze, mix the ketchup and salsa in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well combined.
  • Preheat convection oven to 350 °F.
  • Weigh out 15 lb of meat mixture per 2 inch full-size hotel pan (12” x 20” x 2”) using 1 pan per 50 portions. Using gloved hands, press mixture into pan and smooth top. Create two separate loaves in the pan by using your hands, or a spatula, to press a line to the bottom of the pan lengthwise down the middle of the pan.
  • Bake in a preheated convection oven at 350 °F for 45 minutes (1 hour for conventional oven).
  • Remove pans from oven, and liberally apply glaze to loaves, brushing over entire top.
  • Return pans to the oven and bake for an additional 30-45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 °F.
  • Critical Control Point
    Internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Drain fat from pans, and let rest in preheated food warmer/proofer at 145 °F or warm oven at 200 °F for 20 minutes.
  • Cut each individual loaf crosswise (parallel to the short side of the pan) into 25 equal slices, ¾ inch thick. You will have 50 slices per pan (2 sliced loaves per pan).
  • Critical Control Point
    Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher, or
    If chilling for later use, cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and 40 °F or lower within 4 hours. Reheat to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Serve 1¾” (4 oz) slice.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Tex Mex Meatloaf State (Washington) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 ¾ inch (4 oz) slice
Calories
220
Total Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.5
g
16
%
Cholesterol
 
66
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
368
mg
16
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
16
g
5
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
52
mcg
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
304
mg
9
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Celery, fresh, trimmed: 15 oz
Onions, mature, fresh, whole: 2 lb 5 oz
Peppers, bell, fresh, green: 15 oz
100 Servings:
Celery, fresh, trimmed: 1 lb 13 oz
Onions, mature, fresh, whole: 4 lb 9 oz
Peppers, bell, fresh, green: 1 lb 14 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 12 lb 14 oz
1 full-size 2” hotel pan (12” x 20” x 2”)
100 Servings:
About 25 lb 12 oz
2 full-size 2” hotel pans (12” x 20” x 2”)