Eyeball Taco Salad

Name: Eyeball Taco Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 3/4 cup water; 1 package (15-1/2 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 cups 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 pitted ripe olives, halved

Topped with creepy peepers, this tasty taco salad is packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying southwestern flavor to make everyone in your freaky family happy. —Jolene Young, Union, Illinois

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
1 package (15-1/2 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups 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 pitted ripe olives, halved

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes. Stir in seasoning, tomato sauce and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Spread chips evenly in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake until bubbly, 25-30 minutes.
Cut into ten 5x3-in. portions. Top each with lettuce and onion. Add tomatoes, sour cream and olives to make eyeballs.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 569 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Layered Hot Taco Salad Delight in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007

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angieherzberger

Oct 8, 2013

Loved by the whole family!
LaCremeBrulee

Nov 10, 2011

My kids loved it and it doesn't have to be a holiday dish.
talvarado1172

Oct 30, 2010

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!
hbaseley

Oct 23, 2010

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