Barbacoa Beef Street Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
These flavorful street tacos include seasoned barbacoa beef, onions, chipotle peppers, and tomatoes on whole corn tortillas paired with cilantro lime cauliflower rice.
NSLP/SBP crediting information:
2 tacos and ¾ cup cauliflower rice provide 2 ½ oz eq meat/meat alternate, 1 ¼ oz eq grains, ¾ cup other vegetable, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Illinois State Board of Education
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 °F. Place beef chuck on two half-sized sheet pans sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Spray top surface of each piece of meat with non-stick spray. Roast until meat begins to develop a deep brown color (approximately 25 minutes).
  • Remove meat from sheet pans and place in roasting pan with any remaining juices.
  • Lower oven temperature to 325 °F.
  • Add onions, chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, black pepper, cloves, and beef stock to the roasting pan and mix well.
    For 50 servings, use 2 Tbsp 2 tsp garlic and ¾ cup lime juice.
    For 100 servings, use ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp garlic and 1 ½ cups lime juice.
  • Add bay leaves to the mixture.
  • Cover a full-sized 4-inch deep roasting pan with foil and place in pre-heated oven. Roast for 2-3 hours until meat is very tender and pulls apart with a fork.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Place all beef in a 20 qt mixer. Using the paddle attachment and with mixer set to speed 1, pulse on/off quickly a few times to shred beef. Avoid a mushy or pureed texture by overmixing. Beef can also be shredded with two tongs if desired.
  • Once fully shredded, divide meat and juices evenly between two full-sized 2-inch deep hotel pans. Increase oven temperature to 350 °F. Cover pans with foil and heat for approximately 18-20 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Cauliflower Rice: Steam or cook cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Add garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and minced cilantro to the cauliflower rice and mix well.
    For 50 servings, use 2 Tbsp 2 tsp garlic and 1 ½ cups lime juice.
    For 100 servings, use ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp garlic and 3 cups lime juice.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
  • To assemble 1 serving (2 tacos): Portion 1 ¼ oz of beef onto each tortilla using a No. 40 scoop. Top each taco with diced tomatoes using a No. 50 scoop and garnish with cilantro. Serve tacos with ¾ cup cauliflower rice using a No. 5 scoop.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Barbacoa Beef Street Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
2 tacos and ¾ cup cauliflower rice
Calories
299
Total Fat
 
7.7
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.2
g
14
%
Cholesterol
 
76
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
408
mg
18
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
29
g
10
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3.4
g
14
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
311
mcg
Vitamin C
 
33.8
mg
41
%
Calcium
 
99
mg
10
%
Iron
 
3.3
mg
18
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Tomatoes, whole: 4 lb 2 oz
Onions, whole: 2 lb 9 oz
100 Servings:
Tomatoes, whole: 8 lb 4 oz
Onions, whole: 5 lb 2 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Optional: Top each taco with ¼ Tbsp of cotija cheese*
*Optional ingredients are not included in recipe nutrient analysis. Addition of optional ingredients may change crediting and/or nutrition information.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
100 tacos
About 13 lb beef filling
About 37 lb cauliflower rice
100 Servings:
200 tacos
About 26 lb beef filling
About 75 lb cauliflower rice