Mexican Haystacks


This dish is rather like a taco salad served on a bed of rice. It is a bit of a twist on 'walking tacos', which are always a hit with the kids in my life.  It is also an easy meal to serve at a potluck...where guests each bring a different 'topping'.

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 package)
  • 1 cup salsa (medium or hot)
  • cooked rice
  • sweet pepper (green, yellow or red), chopped
  • lettuce, shredded
  • black olives, sliced (optional)
  • Guacamole or sliced avacado
  • cheese, shredded
  • corn chips or taco chips, crushed (optional topping)
  • sour cream
  • salsa

Directions:
  1. Brown beef with onion in skillet; drain.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and salsa and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Place all the remaining ingredients in serving bowls on the buffet table and allow guests to assemble their own 'haystack'. Begin with a mound of rice, add meat sauce and then layer on optional toppings as desired.

 

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