Beef Birria Loaded Tater Gems®

Step 1

Thaw shredded beef under refrigeration.

Step 2

Preheat a tilt skillet over medium heat and add oil. Sauté onions, stirring frequently, for approximately 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, chipotle peppers, chili powder, granulated garlic, oregano, black pepper and cumin. Sauté, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes or until spices are fragrant. Add water, beef base, and thawed shredded beef with its juices. Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, approximately 15-20 minutes.

Step 3

While beef simmers, prepare the Tater Gems® according to package instructions.

Step 4

For service; portion 3/4 cup of Tater Gems® using 6 oz. spoodle. Top with 1/4 cup seasoned beef using #16 disher, 1/2 oz. cheese using a 1 oz. spoodle, 1 Tbsp. guacamole, 1 heaping Tbsp. fresh diced onion, and 1 tsp. cilantro.

Meal Components

2.5 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 cup vegetable (3/4 cup starchy; 1/4 cup other/additional)