Sriracha Lime Taco Filling
Makes (homes):
10 (1/2 cup) portions
2 quart pan
Makes (centers):
50 (1/2 cup) portions
10 quart pan
Ingredients (homes):
- 10 oz. cooked ground beef/turkey OR 10 oz. eq. meatless crumbles (*CN label/PFS REQUIRED to count meatless crumbles)
- 2 1/2 cups black beans, canned, drained, rinsed
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
Ingredients (centers):
- 3 lb. 4 oz. cooked meat OR 3 lb. 4 oz. eq. meatless crumbles (*CN label OR PFS REQUIRED to count meatless crumbles)
- 3/4 gallon + 1 cup black beans (About 1 1/2 #10 cans), canned, drained, rinsed
- 1 pint water
- 3/4 cup taco seasoning or to taste
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon sriracha sauce or to taste
- 1/2 cup lime juice
Directions:
- Combine meat/crumbles, beans, water and seasoning in a pan (steamer or stovetop).
- Bring to a boil. Cover. Turn heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Stir in sriracha and lime until combined.
- Serve in a taco shell, tortilla, or on a salad.
Serve:
1/2 cup scoop (#8) counts as 2 oz. eq. meat alternate.
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Meal:
Lunch & Dinner
CACFP Credit:
Meat & Meat Alternate
Record on your menu as:
Black Beans (Meat and Meat Alternate Food List # 64)
Source:
DCR Calendar, June 2027 and forwardfood.org, 2025.