Cheesy Jalapeño Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

Make taco meat (recipe below) or use purchased taco meat; set aside. Heat thawed biscuits according to instructions on box. Split each biscuit in half, place ½ cup of taco meat on each bottom half of biscuit.  Top with shredded lettuce and tomatoes and cheese (if desired), Place top half of biscuit over filling.

*Taco Meat

6 pounds raw ground beef (20% fat or less)

5 oz. fresh onion

1 tablespoon salt

1 tablespoon granulated garlic

14 oz. tomato paste

1 quart plus 1 cup water

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1½ teaspoons paprika

1½ teaspoons onion powder

Brown ground beef, drain. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Servings: 48 sandwiches.  One serving = 1 Biscuit Sandwich = 2 oz. equivalent grains, 2 oz. equivalent meat/meat alternative.