Taco Salad Usda Recipe For Child Care Centers

TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, cook onions in 1 to 2 tablespoons water until softened and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cook covered, stirring once or twice, add more water if necessary to keep onions from burning. Add chicken meat, and cook until crumbly and golden, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add citrus juice, zest, and taco seasoning mix, stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings. Set aside to cool.
• Arrange lettuce on large platter with remaining ingredients. Top with chicken, garnish with baked chips and jalapenos.

TACO SALAD USDA RECIPE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS

Steps:

• Brown ground beef. Drain. Continue immediately.
• Add onions, salt, granulated garlic, pepper, tomato paste, water, Chili powder, cumin, paprika, and onion powder. Blend well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.Critical Control Point: Heat to 160 °F or higher.Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or warmer.
• Combine lettuce and tomatoes. Toss lightly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Portion is 1 salad.
• Serving suggestions:A. Assemble each salad as follows, or in preferred order:1st layer: at least 0.9 oz (approximately ½ cup) taco shell pieces or 1 tostada shell2nd layer: 1¾ oz (approximately ¾ cup) lettuce and tomato mixture3rd layer: No. 12 scoop (⅓ cup) meat mixture4th layer: ½ oz (2 Tbsp) shredded cheeseORB. (1) Preportion 1¾ oz (approximately ¾ cup) lettuce and tomato mixture and ½ oz (2 Tbsp) shredded cheese into individual soufflé cups. Refrigerate until ready to serve.(2) Transfer meat mixture and taco shell pieces or tostada shells into pans. Serve at least 0.9 oz (approximately ½ cup) taco shell pieces or 1 tostada shell. Top with No. 12 scoop (⅓ cup) meat mixture. Add 1 preportioned soufflé cup of lettuce and tomato mixture and 1 preportioned soufflé cup of shredded cheese. Instruct children how to "build" their own taco salad.

TACO SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning, chili beans and French-style dressing. Fill the dressing bottle 2/3 full of water and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Crush the bag of chips, open the bag, and toss the broken chips into a large bowl with the lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. When the meat mixture is done, combine it with the lettuce, tomatoes, chips and mix well. Then, add salsa and sour cream.