Recipe#972

Servings: YIELD: 100 Portions
Portions: 1 Sandwich Each
Pan Size:
Temperature:

INGREDIENTS

12 lb. beef, ground
1 1/2 tbsp. (1 oz) salt
3/4 cup (4 oz) chili powder
1 tbsp. cumin, ground
1 tsp. pepper, cayenne
1 cup (8 oz) shortening, melted
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) flour, wheat, general purpose, sifted
1 1/4 cups (10 oz) tomato paste, canned
2 1/2 water, hot
1/3 cup (2 1/2 oz) Soup and Gravy base, beef100 hamburger buns
50 slices (3 lb 2 oz) cheese, American, processed, sliced, cut in half
4 lb. lettuce, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook beef in its own fat until beef loses its pink color, stirring to break apart. Drain or skim off excess fat. Add salt, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to beef mixture; mix well. Set aside. Add flour to shortening; blend until smooth: cook over low heat 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and Soup and Gravy base to hot water. Add flour mixture; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until thickened. Combine with meat mixture; mix well; bring to a simmer. On bottom half of bun, place 1/2 slice cheese, 1/3 cup (1-No. 12 scoop) meat mixture, and 2 1/2 tbsp lettuce. Cover with top half of bun.