Tacoloaf dinner c/p

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cansSpicy chili beans; undrained (15-oz. each)
1canWhole kernel corn; 11-oz.
poundsLean ground beef
1cupCrushed corn chips
cupThick and chunky picante
1packTaco seasoning mix
1Egg; slightly beaten
¼cupThick and chunky picante

Directions

In a 3-½ or 4-quart slow cooker, combine beans and corn; mix well. In large bowl, combine ground beef, corn chips, ⅓ cup picante, taco seasoning mix and egg; mix well. Shape into flat round loaf. Place in slow cooker over beans and corn. Top with ¼ cup picante. Cover; cook on low setting at least 8 hours or until beef is no longer pink. Place tacoloaf on serving platter; cut into wedges. With slotted spoon, place beans and corn in serving bowl. If desired, remaining sauce in slow cooker can be spooned over tacoloaf wedges. Makes 6 servings. Make-ahead tip: The tacoloaf can be formed the night before. Store it covered in the refrigerator. Add it and the other remaining ingredients to the slow cooker in the morning.

Formatted by Lynn Thomas dcqp82a@.... Source: Easiest-Ever Holiday Meals by Pillsbury. Lynn's notes: Made this 1-22-98; used drained Mexicorn, 1 can pinquinto beans (undrained) and 1 can black beans (rinsed) plus ⅓ cup salsa to replace the bean liquid. Cooked it for 7-½ hours. This was a wonderful and easy meal to make.

Recipe by: Easiest-Ever Holiday Meals Posted to TNT Recipes Digest, Vol 01, Nr 959 by WWGQ25C@... (MRS LYNN P THOMAS) on Jan 23, 1998