Texas Taco Dip Platter

Name: Texas Taco Dip Platter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 20 servings.
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 (10-1/2 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

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

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 (10-1/2 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

Directions

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; 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. If desired, serve with picante sauce.

Test Kitchen Tips

Cooking spices in a bit of fat for a minute or two (known as blooming them) helps take off the raw edges and encourages flavors to meld. After draining meat, try cooking it with seasonings for a minute before adding other ingredients.

Make-ahead tip: Cook the beef and bean mixture a day or two in advance.

Sliced jalapenos or bell peppers, minced cilantro and/or chopped green onions can be added if you crave a bit more flavor and color that pops.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 522 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1200mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Texas Taco Platter in Taste of Home April/May 1995

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ms11145

Aug 3, 2017

I know this recipe as Mexican Stack. Absolutely love it. I love adding jalapenos on one side and banana peppers on the opposite side. Fun recipe to serve to guests.
sstetzel

Jun 29, 2017

Bobbie The recipe calls for you to layer the corn chips, rice, meat mixture.... in step 2. The sauce is simmered to meld the flavors and thicken.Hope that helps,Sue StetzelRecipe Support SpecialistTaste of Home Magazine
BobbieDMK

Jun 24, 2017

The recipe isn't very clear. After cooking the meat sauce, what do you do with it? I don't know why it would have to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
DuckyD

Jun 22, 2016

Somewhat disappointed.
moonbeam36

Oct 18, 2015

Don't change a thing.
slocook805

Oct 18, 2015

I've been making a dish like this for years, we call it "dinner nachos" because it's got meat, veggies and lots of cheese. The nice thing about it is that you can vary the ingredients to whatever is on hand or you're in the mood for. I use extra lean ground beef so I don't have to drain it. I've always thought it was silly to add onions, garlic and spices to ground beef and then drain away those flavors when the meat was done cooking.
tntriggs

Feb 7, 2015

Added fresh roasted green chilies to the meat mixture as it simmered and fresh jap on top of the pile. I think salsa and maybe a dollop of sour cream on top would be good.
Momza

Jan 30, 2015

Made this last night with a couple of substitutes. Instead of the tomato paste & puree, I just added a container of my favorite deli salsa to the meat. Definitely a hit at our house. Will be making it again!
lorrielu

Jan 29, 2015

This is a good recipe very tasty, I serve it on plates or bowls will be making it for Super Bowl Game we like to drizzle a little homemade salsa on it too with a few garden canned jalapenos yummmmmmm
laceyest

Jan 28, 2015

Question: How do you eat this? Do you spoon it on to plates with more corn chips? Do you use tortilla chips and scoop it up right from the platter?