Greek Ground Beef, Spinach & Bean Casserole (BASIC)
$8.00
BASIC = for regular diets, pregnancy, heart care, diabetes
Lower Sodium: <700mg (<2300 mg/day)
Heart Friendly: Fiber >3-5g, Sugar limited, Sodium <810mg
Diabetes: CHO<65g, Sodium <810mg
Quantity
Ingredients (for 100):
● Ground beef: 30 lb (480 oz)
● White beans (canned, drained): 20 lbs (320oz)
● Frozen chopped spinach: 20 lb (320 oz)
● Yellow onions (diced): 10 lb (160 oz)
● Carrots (diced): 10 lbs (160 oz)
● Granulated Garlic: 1⁄2 cup
● Black pepper: 1⁄4 cup
● Vegetable oil: 2 cups
● Parboiled brown rice (cooked as per recipe, as binder): 15 lbs (240oz)
1-item meal
Ground beef, beans, spinach, onions, carrots + rice
casserole
Serving portion:
95g (3.3 oz) ground beef
[136 g (4.8 oz) x .70 d/t shrinkage]
346 g beans, spinach, onions, carrots, rice, sauce
[or 441 g meal]
482 g total raw ingredients
Diabetes Na<810mg CHO<65g
Renal Na<700mg K <833mg P <300mg
Instructions:
1. Cook onions and beef until browned.
2. Add beans, spinach, carrots, rice and seasoning.
3. Stir well and heat through.
4. Cool rapidly, portion and freeze.