Lunch
Smash Burger Tacos & Side Salad
Soft tortilla tacos with Safeway 80/20 beef, melted cheddar, finely shredded lettuce, measured Thousand Island, and a small side salad.
No nut ingredientsPlanning yield: 10Ages 6 months–5 yearsContains wheat, dairy & egg
349calories
17gprotein
28gcarbs
19gfat
Ingredients — 10 servings
- 1 1/4 pounds raw 80/20 ground beef
- 10 soft 6-inch flour tortillas
- 5 ounces cheddar, freshly grated from a block
- 5 cups finely shredded lettuce and prepared salad vegetables
- 10 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing
Measured dressing
Use one tablespoon total per preschool serving across the taco and side salad.
Instructions
- Divide raw beef into ten 2-ounce portions. Press a thin, even layer onto each tortilla.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook beef-side down until the beef reaches 160°F. Drain excess grease as needed.
- Flip, add 1/2 ounce cheese, and briefly cook until melted, keeping tortillas soft.
- Add finely shredded lettuce and 1 tablespoon dressing per taco. Serve remaining salad vegetables alongside; prepare textures for each classroom.
Toddler portion
Serve deconstructed: 1 oz finely crumbled beef, ½ soft tortilla, ¼ oz cheese, up to 2 teaspoons dressing, and 2 tablespoons soft cooked vegetable.
Infant guidance
Offer only individually approved soft components. Do not serve raw lettuce or an assembled folded taco to infants.
Nutrition note
Planning estimate for one preschool serving. Verify product labels and measured cooked yield before service.