Products used in this recipe
Japanese BBQ Fries
Yield: 78 Servings
Yield: 78 Servings
Crispy, golden lattice fries topped with ground beef in a tangy ginger-soy sauce, tender edamame and finished with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Make lots, these are going to be popular!
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef, 85% lean | 10 lbs. | |
| Garlic, granulated | 1 Tbsp. | |
| Ginger, ground | 2 tsp. | |
| Water | 1 cup | |
| Cornstarch | 1/4 cup | |
| Soy sauce, reduced sodium | 1 1/4 cups | |
| Ketchup | 1/2 cup | |
| Cider vinegar | 1/4 cup | |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/4 cup | |
| Simplot Simple Goodness™: Shelled Edamame 6/2.5lb | 6 lbs. + 9 oz. | |
| Simplot Conquest® Delivery+®: Clear Coated Lattice Cut Fries, Skin On 6/4.5lb | 15 lbs. | |
| Cheddar cheese, shredded | 2 lbs. + 7 oz. |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Thaw ground beef under refrigeration.
- Step 2
- Brown ground beef over medium heat, breaking meat up as it cooks. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Step 3
- To make the slurry; whisk water and cornstarch together in a large deep container such as a quart or gallon measure. Set aside.
- Step 4
- Add soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to the beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Whisk cornstarch slurry together and add it to the beef while stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture thickens into a sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 5
- Prepare edamame according to package instructions. Prepare lattice fries according to package instructions.
- Step 6
- For service; portion 1/2 cup fries, portion 1.5 oz. of beef on top of fries using a #24 disher, top with 1/4 cup edamame and 1/2 oz. cheddar cheese using a 1 oz. spoodle. Garnish with sliced scallions if desired.
- Meal Components
- Meal Components: 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, and 3/4 cup vegetable (1/2 cup starchy and 1/8 cup legumes)
