Lunch
Burger Bowls
Real-food preparation with measurable portions for Laura's Barn classrooms.
Measured serving guidance
Classroom serving guide by age
| Classroom | Typical age | Serving per child |
|---|---|---|
| Foals / Wild West | Infants | Not a standard infant meal. For an infant cleared for modified solids, offer only individually approved soft components in safe textures; do not serve hard raw cucumber pieces. |
| Lil Cowpokes / Cowpokes | 12 months–2 years | 1 oz finely crumbled cooked beef, 1 oz soft potato puffs, 1/4 oz cheese, and 1/8 cup peeled finely diced cucumber or cooked vegetable alternative |
| Jr. Wranglers / Wranglers | 2–3 years | 1 oz finely crumbled cooked beef, 1 oz soft potato puffs, 1/4 oz cheese, and 1/8 cup peeled finely diced cucumber or cooked vegetable alternativeStart here; teachers may offer more based on appetite. |
| Rodeo | 3–5 years | 1.5 oz cooked ground beef, 2 oz potato puffs, 1/2 oz mild cheddar, and 1/4 cup safely cut cucumber |
Ingredients
- For 10 preschool servings: 1.25 lb Kirkland 88/12 ground beef
- 1.25 lb Alexia potato puffs
- 5 oz mild cheddar
- 2.5 cups peeled or safely cut fresh cucumber. Serve approved condiments separately only when scheduled.
Verify every current product label against the no-nut rule and prepare allergy-adjusted meals separately.
Preparation
Cook and drain the ground beef completely. Bake potato puffs according to the package. Build each bowl with the measured beef, potato puffs, cheese, and cucumber. Keep components separate for younger children when that improves safe self-feeding. Verify cooked foods with the center’s food-safety procedures and calibrated thermometer.
Infant guidance
Not a standard infant meal. For an infant cleared for modified solids, offer only individually approved soft components in safe textures; do not serve hard raw cucumber pieces.
Dairy-free adjustment
Omit cheese or use an individually approved dairy-free alternative.
Vegan adjustment
Prepare one approved plant-based veggie burger patty for each identified vegan serving, separately from meat. Crumble or cut it to the child’s age-safe texture, omit cheese, and serve with the scheduled potato side and vegetable. Use only a current label-verified vegan, nut-free patty; the exact brand remains pending product approval.
Nutrition note
Planning estimate per standardized serving. Verify current product labels and measured yield.