TEXAS TACO DIP PLATTER

Texas Taco Dip Platter image

When I'm entertaining, this colorful dish is my top menu choice. My friends can't resist the hearty appetizer topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. -Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

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 (9-1/4 ounces) corn chips
2 cups hot cooked rice
TOPPINGS:
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

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add next 7 ingredients; cover and 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. If desired, serve with picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.