Enchilada Casserole State(Hawaii) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Our Enchilada Casserole is a combination of local raised cattle and produce. It features beef, beans, cheddar cheese, fresh assorted garden vegetables and aromatic spices served with flour tortilla
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
One 6 oz serving provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 0.5 oz eq grains, ⅛ cup other vegetables and ⅛ cup of additional vegetables.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort B Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development State Agency
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Instructions
 

  • (CP) Heat steam kettle/tilt skillet at medium heat with oil. Cook the ground beef 20 minutes and internal temperature is 155 F/68 C for 15 seconds then add the minced garlic and carrot, green bell pepper, and onion. Continue the cooking process until beef and vegetables are cooked.
  • Add the enchilada seasoning and water then stir with metal stirring paddle until well incorporated.
  • (CCP) Turn steam kettle/tilt skillet heat to low and add sour cream, beans, cilantro, green onion and lime juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes stirring occasionally and internal temperature is 155 F/68 C for 15 seconds. Turn heat off and remove mixture.
  • (CCP) Properly cool mixture down to 41 F/5 C or lower within 4 hours. Place
    into hotel pans for next day service covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated
    at 41 F/5 C or lower.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400 F/205 C. Now to assemble the casserole.
  • Place flour tortilla on the bottom of 12” x 20” x 2 ½” rectangle hotel pan, a thin
    layer of grated cheese, and a layer of vegetable/meat mixture.
  • Add another layer of flour tortilla, cheese and a layer of vegetable/meat mixture. Top it with last layer of flour tortilla then one more layer of grated cheese. Pre-cut into serving portions and cover pan with foil.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • (CCP) Bake for 45 minutes, remove foil and continue baking until cheese is melted and internal temperature reaches 165 F/74 C for 15 seconds. Remove from oven for service.
    Portion: 25 servings per pan. (cut 5 x 5) Serving size is one piece. (Approx. 2” x 3 ¾”)
  • Note: Each pan has 3 cheese layers, 3 tortilla layers, 2 meat mixture layers.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Enchilada Casserole State(Hawaii) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece
Calories
286
Total Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
51
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
820
mg
36
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
27
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
122
mg
12
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Carrot: 1 lb. 8.39 oz.
Green bell pepper: 1 lb. 8.39 oz.
White onion: 1 lb. 10.97 oz.
Green onion: 6.67 oz.
Cilantro: 2.67 oz.
100 Servings:
Carrot: 3 lbs. 0.78 oz.
Green bell pepper: 3 lbs. 0.78 oz.
White onion: 3 lbs. 5.94 oz.
Green onion: 13.34 oz.
Cilantro: 5.34 oz.

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process: Complex Food Preparation
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 21 lb. 0.353 oz.
100 Servings:
About 42 lbs. 0.706 oz.