Texas Taco Dip Platter

By lisapearce

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours YIELD: 20 servings.

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
• 1 package (10-1/2 ounces) corn chips
• 2 cups hot cooked rice
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 cup picante sauce, optional

Details

Preparation time 1mins
Cooking time 1mins
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Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add next seven ingredients; simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
2. Add beans and heat through. On a platter, layer the corn chips, rice, meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. If desired, serve with picante sauce.