fiesta salad
Growing up in Dallas TX this was the best thing on the public school menu. The lines would be out the door with kids trying to get it. I learned to make it at home and my family has been loving it for decades.
prep time
2 Hr 30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
15 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup chile con carne (make the day before)
- 1/2 cup rice, cooked and hot
- 1/2 ounce fritos (more if you want)
- 1/4 cup fresh diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tablespoon diced green onion
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- CHILE CON CARNE
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, cooked & drained
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 16oz
- 1 package chili mix
- 1/2 package taco seasoning mix
- 1 can bush's pinto beans (16 to 20 oz)
- 1/2 cup each bell pepper, onion, diced jalapeno
How To Make fiesta salad
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Step 1DO THIS THE DAY BEFORE: Brown the ground chuck (I like to season it with Slap yo Mama cajun spice)with the bell pepper, onion and jalapenos and drain.Add the tomatoes, beans and seasonings and simmer for 1 hour. Cool and refrigerate until the next day.
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Step 2cook your rice according to package directions, warm the Chile con Carne. Dice your tomatoes and green onions. You can buy the lettuce shredded.
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Step 3In a nice size bowl lay your fritos. Top with the rice. add the Chile con Carne over the rice. Add the cheese. Top with the lettuce, tomato and green onion.
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Step 4Sprinkle some extra cheese on top(optional) Garnish with Sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!
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