Texas taco platter

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
\"I've used this recipe many times, and everyone enjoys it.\" - Kathy Young
2poundsGround beef
1largeOnion, chopped
14½ounceCan tomatoes, with liquid, cut up
12ouncesCan tomato paste
15ouncesCan tomato puree
2cups(8 oz.) cheddar cheese, shredded
1mediumOnion, chopped
1eachHead iceberg lettuce, chopped
2tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonGarlic powder
2teaspoonsSalt
28ouncesCan ranch-style beans, undrained
10½ouncePkg. corn chips
2cupsHot cooked rice
3mediumsTomatoes, chopped
ounceCan sliced ripe olives, drained
1cupPicante sauce, optional

Directions

TOPPINGS

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown beef and onion; drain. Add next 7 ingredients; simmer for 1½ hours. Add beans and heat through. On a platter, layer the corn chips, rice, meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Serve with picante sauce if desired. Serves: 10-12 From: "Taste of Home" Magazine, April/May 1995

Submitted By DEBBIE CARLSON On 04-14-95