Texas Taco Platter

By 12_34

Ingredients

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• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) tomatoes with liquid, cut up
• 1 can (12 oz.) tomato paste
• 1 can (15 oz.) tomato puree
• 2 TBSP. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 can (28 oz.) ranch-style beans, undrained
• 1 pkg.( 10 1/2 oz.) corn chips
• 2 c. cooked rice
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 c. picante sauce, optional

Preparation

Step 1

in a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown beef and onion; drain. Add next seven ingredients; simmer for 1 1/2 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.