Texas Ranchero Sloppy Joe

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Grains, Meat/ Meat Alternative, Main, Plant-Forward, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 100 Servings

Meat/meat alternate: 2 oz.

Grains: 2 oz. eq.

Ingredients

9 ½ pounds Lentil crumbles, GroundPro

6 quarts 2 ½ cups Water

3 pounds Mushrooms, white, fresh

¼ cup Canola/olive oil blend

3 pounds Peppers, red, sweet (bell), 1/4-inch diced

¼ cup Canola/olive oil blend

2 quarts Barbecue sauce, smoky, smokehouse

100 rolls (3 oz each) Bun, hamburger, whole grain rich

Method

  1. Pre heat to 325°F.

  2. In a stainless steel 2" full pan, place dried lentil crumbles (2.85 pounds or 1 bag) and hot water (2 quarts). Mix well and level the mixture. Place lid on pan and place in oven.

  3. Bake in 325°F. oven for 12 minutes until all water absorbed Fluff with a fork.CCP-Minimum internal temperature should be 140°F. or above.Hot Hold: Hold at >= 140.00 °F

  4. To make mushroom duxelle: chop mushrooms in a food processor until a fine grind.

  5. Toss with oil and spread on sheet pans. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes

  6. Sauté bell pepper in heated oil for 3 minutes

  7. Add cooked lentil crumbles and mushroom duxelle and sauté CCP-Minimum internal temperature should be at least 165°F. (for 15 seconds).

  8. Add BBQ sauce to mixture and simmer for 20 minutes.

  9. Place #8 scoop filling on bottom of hamburger bun. Top with crown of bun. Serve Immediately


Source: Jeremy West, Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6