Beef and Cheese Taco
A recipe from Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition
A classic taco made with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomato, and shredded lettuce. Served in a warm-soft tortilla, folded uniquely to make eating and adding additional toppings an ease for students.
Ingredients:
- 100 each Tortilla, whole wheat, 10-inch
- 12 lbs + 8 oz Taco Seasoned Ground Beef
- 6 lbs + 4 oz Cheese, cheddar, shredded
- 3 lbs + 2 oz Lettuce, romaine, fresh, shredded
- 5 lbs + 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, diced
Steps:
- Place tortillas, bagged, in hot holding cabinet to warm.
- Prepare the Taco Seasoned Ground Beef according to recipe. Hot hold, covered, until assembly.
- To assemble, fold tortilla in half, creating a half circle. Fold the tortilla in half again, creating a triangle shape. This creates a pocket for the taco fillings.
- Add 1/2-ounce shredded cheese, 2-ounces taco seasoned ground beef. Top with 1/2-ounce shredded cheese.
- Place in deli paper lined boats or shingled in 2-inch full hotel pans for service.
- Hot hold, covered, for service.
- Just before place on the serving line, add 1/8 cup shredded lettuce and 1/8 cup diced tomato.
- Serving is 1 taco. Include additional toppings on serving lines for students to customize.
Hold at 135°F or above.
Hold at 135°F or above.
Recipe Details
Meal Components:
Grain (G)
Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
Crediting Information
- 2 oz. eq Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA)
- 2 oz. eq Grain (G)
HACCP Category:
Process #2 (Same Day)
Yield:
100
Portion Size:
1 taco
Nutrition Information:
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calories: | 812 | cal |
| Saturated Fat: | 15.5 | g |
| Total Fat: | 39 | g |
| Sodium: | 1961 | mg |
Additional Recipe Photographs
Taco seasoned ground beef.
