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.
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
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

17 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

20 servings

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 (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

Directions

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.

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.

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