Flexitarian Taco Filling
Makes (homes):
11 (2 oz.) portions
Makes 22 oz. eq. meat alternate
Makes (centers):
60 (2 oz.) portions
Makes 120 oz. eq. meat alternate
Ingredients (homes):
- 2 pounds raw ground beef or turkey
- OR 4 (16 oz.) cans pinto beans, rinsed, drained
- OR 3 lbs. 1 oz. tofu, firm, drained, pressed, cubed and crumbled
- If using meat: 3/4 cup water
- If using beans/tofu: 1/4 cup oil
- 2 (1 oz.) packets OR 1/2 cup taco seasoning
Ingredients (centers):
- 10 lbs. 12 oz. raw ground beef or turkey
- OR 2 (108 oz.) cans pinto beans, rinsed, drained
- OR 16 lbs. 8 oz. tofu, firm, drained, pressed, cubed and crumbled
- If using meat: 4 cups water
- If using beans/tofu: 1 1/3 cups oil
- 10 ounces OR 2 3/4 cups taco seasoning
Directions:
- Meat version: Brown meat. Drain. Mix in water and seasoning. Simmer until thickened, 3-4 minutes for a 10 inch skillet.
- Bean/tofu version: Toss tofu and/or beans in oil and seasoning. Place on sheet pans. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Serve:
2 oz. cooked meat OR 1/2 cup beans OR tofu = 2 oz. eq. meat alternate.
Meal:
Lunch & Dinner
CACFP Credit:
Meat & Meat Alternate
Source:
DCR 2025 Calendar, May, inspired by Dietetic Intern Lauren O'Meara