Mexican Build Up

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1 can tomato paste
• 3 cans water (use tomato paste can)
• 1 can tomato and green chilies
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin seed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• shredded lettuce
• corn chips
• diced avocado
• diced tomato
• shredded cheese
• chopped green onion
• chopped ripe olives
• coconut (optional)
• salsa
• peanuts
• raisins

1. Crumble meat and cook over moderate heat.
2. Add onion.
3. Add paste, water, tomatoes, chilies and spices.
4. Simmer 40 minutes. Let each guest serve himself to cooked rice, covered with sauce and none or all of these ingredients:

ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, tomato, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar, garlic, shredded lettuce, corn chips, avocado, tomato, cheese, green onion, olives, coconut, salsa, peanuts, raisins

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=397374 (may not work)