Beef Taco

Ingredients

Beef crumbles14 pounds
Chili powder2 tablespoons
Cumin, ground2 teaspoons
Oregano, dried1 teaspoon
Tomato paste or thick tomato puree(⅛ pound)4 tablespoons
Water1 cup
Taco shells, whole-grain(each shell is 0.9 ounce)100 each
Romain lettuce, heads, shredded(6⅓ pounds)4½ each
Tomatoes, fresh, diced5¾ pounds
Cheese, white cheddar, shredded3 pounds
Salt and pepperto taste

Instructions

  1. Cook beef in tilt skillet with spices.
  2. Dissolve tomato paste in the water and stir well.
  3. Place beef in preheated steam well on steam table.
  4. To warm taco shells, place on sheet pan and warm for 5 minutes in a 350°F oven right before service.
  5. Dice lettuce and wash in a cold water bath.
  6. Wash tomatoes and dice.
  7. Place ¼ cup of lettuce and 1/8 cup of tomato into a 4-ounce cup, top with ½ ounce of shredded cheese, and place on a sheet pan for students.

Recipe Notes

Serve with a side of rice or a second taco shell to meet your grain requirement.