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texas taco platter

(1 rating)
Recipe by
melinda simpson
Fayette, AL

I believe this recipe came out of a Taste of Home magazine several years ago. My momma used to make this often. It makes a big platter so you could have it for a party or just invite a couple extra people over for supper. It is very good!

(1 rating)
yield 10 -12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients For texas taco platter

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 can
    (14 1/2 oz) diced tomotoes, undrained
  • 1 can
    (12 oz) tomato paste
  • 1 can
    (15 oz) tomato puree
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 can
    (15 oz) ranch style beans, undrained
  • 1 pkg
    (10 1/2 oz) corn chips
  • 2 c
    hot cooked rice
  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    head iceburg lettuce, shredded
  • 3 md
    tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can
    sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 c
    picante sauce

How To Make texas taco platter

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    On a platter, layer corn chips, rice, meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, and olives.
  • 3
    Serve with picante sauce.
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