INGREDIENT | MEASURE (FOR 64 SERVINGS) |
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Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #2514 | 10 second spray |
Onions, Yellow, Diced 1/4", Raw, #4009 | 1 quart + 3/4 cup |
Peppers, Green, Diced, Frozen, #1613 | 1 quart + 1 cup |
Garlic Powder, #2709 | 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon |
Beef Crumbles, #100134 | 11 pounds , thawed |
Mustard, Powder, Dry, #2712 | 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons |
Pepper, Black, Ground, #2718 | 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon |
Sugar, Brown, #2024 | 2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons, packed |
Paste, Tomato, #10 Can, #2825 | 1 quart + 1 cup |
Catsup, Tomato, Bulk, #2241 | 2 2/3 cups |
Vinegar, White, Bulk, #2260 | 1 1/2 cups |
Water, Municipal, Mississippi | 2 quarts + 3 cups |
Cheese, Cheddar, Low Fat, Shredded, USDA, #B027 | 2 pounds + 11 ounces |
Biscuit, Whole Grain, #1202 | 64 biscuits-2 grain |
1. | Thaw the beef, crumbles onions, and green peppers in the refrigerator. Drain the beef crumbles, 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. Add the onions, green peppers, and garlic powder to the pan. Cook this mixture until the vegetables are tender. |
3. | Add the thawed beef crumbles to the vegetable mixture. Do not use frozen beef crumbles in recipes. |
4. | Add the mustard powder, pepper, brown sugar, tomato paste, catsup, vinegar, and water to ground beef mixture. Simmer this mixture until it is thick. CCP: Heat to 160 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. |
5. | Evenly distribute 2 quarts + 2 cup of the ground beef mixture into each steamtable pans (12" x 20" x 2½"). For 32 servings use 1 steamtable pan; for 64 servings use 2 steamtable pans. |
6. | Top each steamtable pan with 1 quart + 1 cup of shredded cheese. |
7. | Place biscuits on top of each pan, 8 across and 4 down. |
8. | To bake:
CCP: Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If manufacturer instructions on package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations. |
9. | Cut the casserole into 32 servings (8 x 4) in each steamtable pan, using the biscuits as a guide (cut portions so that each portion has one biscuit on top). Serve immediately, or cover and place in a warmer until ready for service. If aluminum foil is used as a cover, cut holes in aluminum foil. |
10. | Portion one piece per serving. Each portion provides 3 oz. eq. of meat/meat alternate, 2 oz. eq. of whole grain, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable, and 1/8 cup other vegetable. CCP: Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. 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. |
- Thaw the ground beef, onions, and pepper in the refrigerator. Drain the thawed onions and peppers before adding them to the recipe.
- To vary recipe, use different spice blends, such as Southwest Spice Blend or Creole Spice Blend.
Use USDA Foods or Department of Defense (DoD) products when available.
- 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.
1. | ![]() Ground beef mixture topped with shredded cheese | 2. | ![]() Baked Cheeseburger Pie in a steamtable pan. |
3. | ![]() 1 serving of Cheeseburger Pie |