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Eyeball Taco Salad Recipe

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In Queen Creek, Arizona, all eyes are on Jolene Young’s tasty main-dish salad when she brings it in. Topped with creepy peepers, it’s packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying taco flavor to satisfy a crowd.

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Eyeball Taco Salad Recipe

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

35 25 60

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
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3/4 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 package (12-1/2 ounces) nacho tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
10 slices tomato, halved
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
10 whole pitted ripe olives, halved

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Place tortilla chips in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Spread meat mixture over top; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Top with lettuce and onion. Cut into ten 5-in. x 3-in. pieces. On each piece, arrange two tomato slices for eyes; top each with a dollop of sour cream and an olive half. Yield: 10 servings.

Originally published as Eyeball Taco Salad in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007, p14

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Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by LaCremeBrulee

My kids loved it and it doesn't have to be a holiday dish.

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2010 by talvarado1172

I have been making this recipe for 4 years now every Halloween it is delicious!! We have a party and everyone who comes wants to come back if I am making eyeball taco salad!

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2010 by hbaseley

This recipe has become a Halloween tradtion for my family. My kids look forward to it every year.

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2008 by badkitty

This recipe is great! My 5 year old son asks for it year -round, not just around Halloween. It's become a tradition in our house! Thanks!