Beef Taco

Family Child Care

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Onions, raw chopped 1 tbsp., 2 7/8 tsp. ‎
  • Garlic, raw ‎ 3/4 tsp.
  • Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw ‎ 9 5/8 oz.
  • Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average chopped or sliced 2 tbsp., 2 2/3 tsp. ‎
  • Redpack Tomato Paste, 111oz Can - CS of 6 ‎ 3/4 tsp.
  • Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve ‎ 1/4 oz.
  • Beverages, water, tap, municipal ‎ 3 tbsp., 2 5/8 tsp. ‎
  • Salt, table ‎ 1/4 tsp.
  • Spices, chili powder ‎ 3/4 tsp.
  • Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original ‎ 3/4 tsp.
  • Spices, pepper, black ground 1/8 tsp.
  • Spices, cumin seed ground 1/4 tsp.
  • Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry ‎ 1/8 tsp.
  • Tortilla, Flour, 6", Whole Wheat, 24/12ct, 19.5#, 1WG,Mission, 10462 ‎ ‎ 6 tortilla


INSTRUCTIONS


  • In a large braising pan, heat oil. Add ground beef and brown well. Drain. Add onions and garlic and cook a few minutes more. 
  • Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to beef mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes. 
  • Add salsa, water, and remaining seasonings. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
  • To serve, place 1/4 cup of the beef mixture on a tortilla. Serve 1 per portion. Hold hot for service. 

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Beef Taco - Family Child Care
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10.63
g
16
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.26
g
33
%
Sodium
 
846
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
 
35.6
g
12
%
Fiber
 
6.28
g
26
%
Sugar
 
0.7
g
1
%
Protein
 
16.12
g
32
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Beef-Taco-Childcare-Family-Home-6.pdf
Age Group: Family Child Care
Serving Size: 6

Tacos filled with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and cheese.

Child Care Centers - 25 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Onions, raw chopped 1/2 c.
  • Garlic, raw ‎ 1 tbsp.
  • Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw ‎ 2 lbs., 8 oz. ‎
  • Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average chopped orsliced 3/4 c.
  • Redpack Tomato Paste, 111oz Can - CS of 6 ‎ 1 tbsp.
  • Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve ‎ 1 oz.
  • Beverages, water, tap, municipal ‎ 1 c.
  • Salt, table ‎ 1 tsp.
  • Spices, chili powder ‎ 1 tbsp.
  • Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original ‎ 1 tbsp.
  • Spices, pepper, black ground 1/2 tsp.
  • Spices, cumin seed ground 1 tsp.
  • Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry ‎ 1/2 tsp.
  • Tortilla, Flour, 6", Whole Wheat, 24/12ct, 19.5#, 1WG, Mission,10462 ‎ 25 tortilla


INSTRUCTIONS


  • In a large braising pan, heat oil. Add ground beef and brown well. Drain. Add onions and garlic and cook a few minutes more. 
  • Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to beef mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes. 
  • Add salsa, water, and remaining seasonings. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
  • To serve, place 1/4 cup of the beef mixture on a tortilla. Serve 1 per portion. Hold hot for service. 

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Beef Taco - Child Care Centers - 25 servings
Serving Size
 
1 Each
Amount per Serving
Calories
176.177
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.632
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.296
g
14
%
Trans Fat
 
0.245
g
Cholesterol
 
29.489
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
365.832
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
185.543
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
16.262
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2.33
g
10
%
Sugar
 
0.477
g
1
%
Protein
 
11.304
g
23
%
Vitamin A
 
9.232
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
1.116
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
80.407
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1.929
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Beef-Taco-Childcare-Center-25.pdf
Age Group: Child Care Centers
Serving Size: 25

Tacos filled with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and cheese.

Schools - 50 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Vegetable oil, palm kernel ‎ 2 tbsp.
  • Onions, raw chopped 1 pt.
  • Garlic, raw ‎ 1/4 c.
  • Hillshire Farm Beef Crumbles, 2.4 oz. ‎ 8 oz.
  • Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average chopped or sliced 1 pt., 1 c. ‎
  • Redpack Tomato Paste, 111oz Can - CS of 6 ‎ 1/4 c.
  • Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve ‎ 1/4 c.
  • Beverages, water, tap, municipal ‎ 1 qt.
  • Salt, table ‎ 2 tsp.
  • Spices, chili powder ‎ 1/4 c.
  • Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original ‎ 1/4 c.
  • Spices, pepper, black ground 2 tsp.
  • Spices, cumin seed ground 1 tbsp., 1 tsp. ‎
  • Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry ‎ 2 tsp.
  • Tortilla, Flour, 6", Whole Wheat, 24/12ct, 19.5#, 1WG,Mission, 10462 ‎ 100 tortilla


INSTRUCTIONS


  • In a large braising pan, heat oil. Saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent. Add beefcrumbles and heat. 
  • Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to beef mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add salsa, water, and remaining seasonings. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Ensure theinternal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
  • To serve, place 1/4 cup of the beef mixture on each tortilla. Serve 2 per portion. Hold hot for service. 

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Beef Taco - Schools - 50 servings
Serving Size
 
2 Each
Amount per Serving
Calories
205.259
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.22
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.717
g
11
%
Cholesterol
 
2.46
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
586.674
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
106.75
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
32.632
g
11
%
Fiber
 
4.725
g
20
%
Sugar
 
0.92
g
1
%
Protein
 
5.263
g
11
%
Vitamin A
 
14.645
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2.215
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
151.255
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1.983
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Beef-Taco-NSLP-50.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 50

Tacos filled with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and cheese.

Schools - 100 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Onions, raw ‎ 1/4 c.
  • Garlic, raw chopped 1 qt.
  • Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, raw ‎ 1/2 c.
  • Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average ‎ 1 Ibs.
  • Redpack Tomato Paste, 111oz Can - CS of 6 chopped or sliced 1 qt., 1 pt. ‎
  • Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve ‎ 1/2 c.
  • Beverages, water, tap, municipal ‎ 1/2 c.
  • Salt, table ‎ 2 qt.
  • Spices, chili powder ‎ 1 tbsp., 1 tsp. ‎
  • Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original ‎ 1/2 c.
  • Spices, pepper, black ground 1 tbsp., 1 tsp. ‎
  • Spices, cumin seed ground 2 tbsp., 2 tsp. ‎
  • Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry ‎ 1 tbsp., 1 tsp. ‎
  • Tortilla, Flour, 6", Whole Wheat, 24/12ct, 19.5#, 1WG,Mission, 10462 ‎ 200 tortilla


INSTRUCTIONS


  • In a large braising pan, heat oil. Add ground beef and brown well. Drain. Add onions and garlic and cook a few minutes more. 
  • Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste to beef mixture. Simmer for 15 minutes. 
  • Add salsa, water, and remaining seasonings. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 
  • To serve, place 1/4 cup of the beef mixture on a tortilla. Serve 1 per portion. Hold hot for service. 

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Beef Taco - Schools - 100 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
205.259
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.22
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.717
g
11
%
Cholesterol
 
2.46
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
586.674
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
106.75
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
32.632
g
11
%
Fiber
 
4.725
g
20
%
Sugar
 
0.92
g
1
%
Protein
 
5.263
g
11
%
Vitamin A
 
14.645
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2.215
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
151.255
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1.983
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Beef-Taco-NSLP-100.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 100

Tacos filled with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and cheese.