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Southwest Dip and Chips-Merch
3 oz. eq. of meat/meat alternate, 1¼ oz. eq. whole grain, ¼ cup of red/orange vegetable.
Number of Portions: 100 Size of Portion: 1 portion - see Step 15 for portion size
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
- Meat/Meat Alternate
- Whole Grains
- Vegetables (Red/Orange)
INGREDIENT | MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS) |
|---|---|
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #2514 | 10 second spray |
Beef, Gound, 80/20, #1001 | 17 pounds |
Onions, Frozen, Diced, #1610 | 3 cups |
Peppers, Green, Diced, Frozen, #1613 | 1 quart |
Spice Blend MS, Southwest, No Salt, #2735 | 1 1/8 cups |
Salt, Table, #2723 | 1 tablespoon |
Garlic Powder, #2709 | 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 teaspoons |
Water, Municipal, Mississippi | 2 quarts |
Paste, Tomato, #10 Can, #2825 | 1 quart + 3 3/4 cup |
Sour Cream, Cultured, MS | 3 quarts |
Mayonnaise, Reduced Calorie, Bulk, #2249 | 2 quarts |
Cheese, American, Grated/Shredded, USDA | 3 pounds |
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #2514 | 10 second spray |
Onions, Frozen, Diced, #1610 | 1 quart |
Salsa, Bulk, #2823 | 2 quarts |
Peppers, Jalapeño, Sliced, #2810 | 2 1/2 cups |
Cheese, American, Grated/Shredded, USDA | 2 pounds + 4 ounces |
Chips, Tortilla, Light Salt, Bulk, #2125 | 6 pounds + 4 ounces |
DIRECTIONS
1. | 1. Thaw the ground beef, onions, and green peppers in the refrigerator. Drain the onions and green peppers thoroughly before adding to the recipe. CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F. or lower) until ready for assembly. |
2. | Spray a braising pan with food release spray. |
3. | Brown the ground beef then drain it. Press the draining beef to remove excess fat. After draining the ground beef, return to it the pan to continue cooking. |
4. | Add the onions and green peppers. Sauté them for two to four minutes, or until onions and peppers are tender. |
5. | Combine the Southwest Seasoning Blend, salt, and garlic powder. |
6. | Add enough water to the dry seasonings to mix well and add to ground beef mixture. Incorporate the seasoning mixture into the ground beef. Stir the mixture well to combine. |
7. | Add the tomato paste to the ground beef mixture. Blend it in well and cook until mixture turns dark red. Stir the ingredients frequently to prevent burning. |
8. | Add the remaining water and simmer for 10 minutes, or until mixture is no longer watery. Keep this mixture warm to combine it with with other ingredients in step 11. |
9. | Add the remaining water and simmer it for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is no longer watery. Keep this mixture warm to combine with other ingredients in step 11. CCP: Heat to 155 degrees F or higher for 17 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If the manufacturer instructions on the package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations. |
10. | Spray full-size steam table pans with food release spray (for 100 servings use four steam table pans). |
11. | In each pan, evenly distribute ingredients in the layers as follows:
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12. | To bake:
until cheese is melted and mixture reaches desired temperature CCP: Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. |
13. | At end of the cooking time, serve it immediately, or cover the sheet pans and place them in a warmer until ready for service. If aluminum foil is used as a cover, cut holes in the aluminum foil. |
14. | Portion 13 chips in containers and hold them for service. |
15. | Portion beef mixture with #8 scoop and serve with coontainer of chips. CCP: Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Leftovers of the dip that have not been combined with the chips should be covered, labeled, and dated. Quick chill within 2 hours to 70 degrees F or lower and from 70 to 41 degrees F or lower within an additional 4 hours. Any chips and dip that have been combined in one container should be discarded. |
Production Notes
- Do not substitute canned tomatoes for fresh sliced tomatoes.
- If students do not prefer spicy foods, jalapenos may be eliminated. Nutrient analysis will need to be recalculated if jalapenos are not included in the recipe.
- Thaw the ground beef, onion, and peppers in the refrigerator. Drain the thawed onions and peppers thoroughly before adding to the recipe.
Purchasing Guide
Use USDA Foods or Department of Defense (DoD) products when available.
Miscellaneous Notes
- Refer to the USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs and/or the item's product-formulation statement for quantities to purchase if the recipe is altered.
- If changes are made in ingredients, check the crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.