Source: MRS 2025
MRS: 1080 — Beef (1000s)

Walking Chili and Corn Chip Pie (WGR)

Meal Component Contribution:
3 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 oz. eq. whole grain, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable, and 1/8 cup other vegetable
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: See Step 9 for instructions
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
Meat/Meat Alternate Whole Grains Vegetables (Red/Orange) Vegetables (Other)
  •  Meat/Meat Alternate
  •  Whole Grains
  •  Vegetables (Red/Orange)
  •  Vegetables (Other)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Beef, Gound, 80/20, #1001
17  pounds + 8  ounces
Onions, Frozen, Diced, #1610
3 1/2 cups
Peppers, Green, Diced, Frozen, #1613
1  quart + 1/2 cup
Cumin Seed, Ground, #2706
1  tablespoon
Spice Blend MS, Southwest, No Salt, #2735
1  cup
Chili Powder, #2703
1/2 cup
Sauce, Tomato, #10 Can, #2826
2  quarts + 1 3/4 cups
Water, Municipal, Mississippi
2 1/2 quarts
Tomatoes, Crushed, #10 Can, #2827
2  quarts + 1 3/4 cups
Chips, Corn, 2 Ounce Bag, #2127
100  bags
Cheese, Cheddar, Low Fat, Shredded, USDA, #B027
6  pounds + 4  ounces
DIRECTIONS

1.

Thaw the ground beef, onions, and green peppers in the refrigerator.  Drain the onions and green peppers thoroughly before adding them to the recipe. 

CCP:  Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service.

2.

Brown the ground beef and drain it. Press draining beef to remove excess fat.
After draining the ground beef, continue cooking it.

3.

Add the onions and peppers to the ground beef and sauté them until the onions and peppers are tender.

4.

Mix in the cumin, Southwest Spice Blend, and chili powder into the beef mixture. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes.

5.

Stir in the tomato sauce, water, and crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then
reduce it to a simmer, and cook for 30-40 minutes until the mixture is thickened and the desired temperature is reached.


CCP: Heat to 155 degrees F or higher for 17 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If manufacturer instructions on the package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations.

6.

Transfer the chili to steamtable pans. Cover and hold in the warmer until ready for service. 

CCP: Cover and hold for service at 135 degrees F or higher.

7.

Open the bags of corn chips.  Set them aside for service.

8.

Weigh one ounce of cheese to determine the portion size. Portion one ounce of cheese in containers.  
Cover the cheese and hold it for service.

CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service.

9.

On the serving line, use a #8 scoop or a 4 ounce spoodle to portion ½ cup of chili over the chips in each bag. Serve preportioned meat and chips, and 1 ounce of cheese on the side. Instruct students to add cheese on top of the chili. Each portion provides 3 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 2 oz. eq. whole grain, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable, and 1/8 cup other vegetable.

CCP: Hold and maintain chili at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Unassembled leftovers 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 assembled products should be discarded.

Production Notes

- Thaw the ground beef, onions, and peppers in the refrigerator overnight.  Thoroughly drain thawed onions and green peppers.
- 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.

Miscellaneous Notes

Use USDA Foods or Department of Defense (DoD) products when available.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
484
Carbohydrates
28.28 g
Dietary Fiber
2.97 g
Protein
20.60 g
Sodium
643.30 mg
Total Fat
33.00 g
Sat. Fat
10.50 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g