Texas Taco Platter
- 2 lbs ground beef (lean)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (28 ounce) can ranch style beans, undrained
- 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package corn chips
- 2 cups hot cooked rice
- TOPPINGS
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1 cup picante sauce (optional) or 1 cup salsa (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown beef and onion; drain. Add next 7 ingredients; simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add beans and heat through.
- On a large platter, layer the corn chips, rice, ,meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes and olives.
- Serve with picante sauce or salsa if desired.
- Note: I would probably add some sour cream also.
ground beef, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato puree, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, ranch style beans, corn chips, rice, toppings, cheddar cheese, onion, tomatoes, olives, picante sauce, sour cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/texas-taco-platter-423256 (may not work)