Yield: 12 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 pounds | Ground beef |
| 1 pack | (1-1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix |
| 14 ounces | Newman Sockaronni sauce |
| 2 cups | Crushed saltines |
| 9 ounces | Crushed tortilla chips |
| 2 cups | Cooked hot rice |
| 1 | Head thin sliced lettuce |
| 2 cups | Diced tomatoes |
| 1 cup | Chopped carrots |
| 1 cup | Onions |
| 1 cup | Sunflower seeds |
| 1 cup | Sliced ripe olives |
| 1 cup | Diced green peppers |
| 1 cup | Diced celery |
| 1½ cup | Shredded cheddar cheese |
| 1 cup | Crumbled cooked bacon |
| 11 ounces | Newman's Own salsa |
1. In skillet, brown ground beef with taco seasoning. Add Sockarooni sauce; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid evaporates.
2. Mix crushed crackers & tortilla chips in bowl. Place ground beef mixture, rice and remaining ingredients in individual bowls.
3. Allow guests to serve themselves, layering as follows: lettuce - crushed crackers/chips - meat mixture - rice - tomatoes - carrots - onions - olives pepper - celery - cheese - bacon - sunflower seeds - salsa Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 336 by BGarr80690@... on Dec 2, 1997