Barbecue Beef Sliders USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
These easy-to-make sliders are small sandwiches that pack big flavor.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1½ oz eq meat
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Place beef in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours or cook on high for 2½ hours. Heat to an internal temperature of 145 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Wash hands after touching uncooked beef.
    For 25 servings, use at least a 4-quart slow cooker.
    For 50 servings, use at least an 8-quart slow cooker.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker. Place on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred beef into strips.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded beef, barbecue sauce, and au jus (liquid) from the slow cooker. Mix.
    For 25 servings, add ½ cup of au jus.
    For 50 servings, add 1 cup of au jus.
  • Slice rolls in half horizontally (if not pre-sliced).
  • Place ¼ cup (#16 scoop) barbecue beef between each roll.
  • Serve 1 slider. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Barbecue Beef Sliders USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 Barbecue Beef Slider
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 371mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 3g13%
Total Sugars 7g8%
Protein 13g26%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
*
*Marketing Guide

Notes

  • Contains wheat (rolls). Barbecue sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
  • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected (rolls) and may be included in the ingredients statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
  • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
  • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 5 lb 5 oz
Yield: 25 sliders
50 Servings:
Weight: 10 lb 10 oz
Yield: 50 sliders