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Haystack Dinner
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under 30 minutes
ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
1 package (1/4 ounce size) taco seasoning mix
1 package (14 ounce size) spaghetti or sloppy joe sauce
2 cups crushed soda crackers or saltines
1 bag (9 ounce size) tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups hot cooked rice, prepared as label directs
1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup diced celery
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 jar (11 ounce size) salsa
directions
In 12-inch skillet, brown ground beef with taco seasoning over medium-high heat. Add spaghetti or sloppy joe sauce; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until most of liquid evaporates.
Mix crushed crackers and tortilla chips in a bowl. Place ground-beef mixture, rice, and remaining ingredients in individual bowls.
Allow guests to serve themselves, layering as follows: lettuce, crushed crackers/chips, meat mixture, rice, tomatoes, carrots, onions, olives, pepper, celery, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and salsa.
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nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.

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