Source: MRS 2025
MRS: 1205.2 — Beef (1000s)

Shepherd's Pie (with BC)

Meal Component Contribution:
2¼ oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, ¼ cup starchy vegetable
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: 2/3 cup
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
Meat/Meat Alternate Vegetables (Starchy)
  •  Meat/Meat Alternate
  •  Vegetables (Starchy)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #2514
20  second spray
Onions, Frozen, Diced, #1610
2  cups
Beef Crumbles, #100134
15  pounds
Soup, Cream of Mushroom, Low Sodium, #2513
2  50 ounce cans
Water, Municipal, Mississippi
1  quart
Sauce, Browning/Seasoning, #2254
1  tablespoon + 1  teaspoon
Thyme, Dried, #2732
1  tablespoon
Onion Powder, #2714
1  tablespoon + 1  teaspoon
Pepper, Black, Ground, #2718
1  tablespoon + 1  teaspoon
Spice Blend MS, Italian, No Salt, #2734
1  tablespoon
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #2514
20  second spray
Water, Boiling, Municipal
2  gallons
Margarine, Bulk, #1319
1/2 cup
Potatoes,Pearls, Instant, #2819
1  packages
Salt, Table, #2723
1  teaspoon
Pepper, White, Ground, #2720
1  teaspoon
Garlic Powder, #2709
1  teaspoon
Onion Powder, #2714
1  teaspoon
Pan Release Spray, Vegetable Oil, #2514
20  second spray
Cheese, Cheddar, Low Fat, Shredded, USDA, #B027
2  pounds
DIRECTIONS

1.

Thaw the beef crumbles and onions in the refrigerator.  Drain the beef crumbles and onions thoroughly before adding them 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.

Add the diced onions and sauté them for 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent. Stir the mixture so that it does not burn.

4.

Add the thawed beef crumbles to the mixture and heat for 5 minutes. Never add frozen beef crumbles to a recipe.

5.

For every 100 servings, combine the soup, 1 quart of water, and browning sauce with the beef mixture and bring it to a simmer.

6.

Stir the thyme, onion powder, black pepper, and Italian Spice Blend into the beef mixture and bring the mixture to the desired temperature.

CCP: Heat to 155 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If the manufacturer instructions on the package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations.

7.

Spray steamtable pans (12" x 20" x 2½") with pan release spray.
Pour 2 quarts and 1 cup of the ground beef mixture into each steamtable pan.

8.

For every 100 servings, place 2 gallons of boiling water in a large mixer bowl.

9.

Add the margarine, potato flakes, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the water. Combine this mixture with a paddle for 1 minute, until it is well blended.

10.

Spread 2 quarts of mashed potatoes over the ground beef mixture in each steamtable pan.
Spray the tops of the potatoes lightly with pan release spray.

11.

 To bake:

  • Conventional oven: 375 F for 25 minutes.
  • Convection oven: 350 F for 20 minutes.

CCP: Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the cooking process. If the manufacturer instructions on the package or case have a higher temperature, follow those recommendations.

12.

Remove from the oven and top each pan with 2 cups of grated cheese.

CCP: Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher.

13.

Serve the Shepherd's Pie immediately, or cover the 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.

CCP: Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check the temperature every 30 minutes.

14.

Portion with a #6 scoop for a 2/3 cup serving. Each portion provides 2¼ oz. eq. meat/meat alternate and ¼ cup starchy vegetable.

CCCP: Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check the 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.

Production Notes

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

Purchasing Guide

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

Miscellaneous Notes

If changes are made in ingredients, check the crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis. 

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
268
Carbohydrates
20.00 g
Dietary Fiber
3.00 g
Protein
17.00 g
Sodium
514.00 mg
Total Fat
14.00 g
Sat. Fat
6.70 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g



Illustrated Steps for Preparation of Shepherd’s Pie (with BC)
1.

Cooking diced onions and ground beef

2.

Pan of Shepherd's Pie ready for service

3.

1 serving of Shepherd's Pie