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Lentil Taco Meat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1968927

Serving Description: 0.5 Cup

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Gluten Free

Allergens: None

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1968927

Serving Description: 0.5 Cup

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Gluten Free

Allergens: None

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Yields

  • Ground beef, 85% lean, cooked and drained: 75%

Preparation

Lentil purée

  1. Place lentils in a colander and rinse well.

  2. In a stockpot, combine lentils, water, and the seasonings listed before ground beef on the ingredient list; mix well.

  3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

Taco meat

  1. In a tilt skillet or large stockpot, brown ground beef over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 165°F; drain fat.

  2. Add tomato paste, water, the second lentil amount, and the spices listed below ground beef on the ingredient list; mix well.

  3. Stir in the lentil purée and mix to combine.

  4. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour, or until lentils are tender and the mixture reaches 165°F.

  5. Taste and adjust seasonings (outside of salt). Hold hot until service at 140°F or higher.

Serving
Serving = 1/2 cup (2 oz) per tortilla shell

Recipe Source
Live Well


Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

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Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange ⅛ cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0 cups
Vegetables, Additional 0 cups
Grains 0 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 1½ oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 131.83 kcal
Total Fat 7.02 gm
Saturated Fat 2.63 gm
Trans Fat 0.39 gm
Sodium 229.97 mg
Carbohydrates 6.38 gm
Fiber 1.31 gm
Sugars 0.58 gm
Added Sugars 0.00* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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