Haystack Supper

Get ready to elevate your Taco Tuesday (or any day of the week) with this vibrant and customizable Haystack Supper! This crowd-pleasing meal combines layers of flavor, starting with a crunchy base of tortilla chips, hearty seasoned ground beef, and fluffy white rice, all topped with a colorful array of fresh ingredients like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, black olives, and scallions. A generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and dollops of sour cream and salsa bring it all together for an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and allows everyone to build their own "haystack" to suit their tastes. Whether you're craving comfort food or a fun, shareable dish, this Haystack Supper is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 cups White rice
• 4 cups Water (for rice)
• 8 cups Tortilla chips
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Chopped black olives
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Salsa
• 2 tablespoons Scallions (sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Start by cooking the rice. Rinse 2 cups of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice with 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Stir in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water into the cooked ground beef. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Prepare the toppings: shred 2 cups of lettuce, dice 1 cup of tomatoes, slice 2 tablespoons of scallions, and chop 1/2 cup of black olives.

Step 5

Set up an assembly station with the tortilla chips, cooked rice, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, salsa, and scallions.

Step 6

To build each haystack, start by layering 1-2 cups of tortilla chips on a plate. Add a scoop of cooked rice, followed by seasoned ground beef. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives.

Step 7

Finish with a dollop of sour cream and salsa, and garnish with a few slices of scallions. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3342.5 grams (3342.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5040

Total Fat 336.90g	432%
Saturated Fat 130.90g	655%
Polyunsaturated Fat 59.20g
Cholesterol 658mg	219%
Sodium 9483mg	412%
Total Carbohydrate 364.30g	132%
Dietary Fiber 36.00g	129%
Total Sugars 33.80g
Protein 178.40g	357%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2715mg	209%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 3117mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 28.0%