Build-Your-Own Haystacks Recipe

By á-2225

This recipe is so flexible and forgiving; we adapt it based upon what we have on hand and what we get on sale. It’s been a favorite of ours for many years!

Ingredients

• ■Fritos (or any other off-brand corn chips, crushed tortilla chips also work as a stand-in)
• ■Lettuce, shredded or finely chopped
• ■Tomatoes, chopped (I also sometimes substitute canned tomatoes if I’ve gotten a great deal on them.)
• ■Taco Meat (brown ground beef with chopped onions and taco seasoning) mixed with cooked pinto beans
• ■Shredded cheese (we typically use cheddar)
• ■Salsa
• ■Canned black olives (sliced or chopped), optional
• ■Sour cream, optional
• ■Guacamole (or chopped avocado), optional

Preparation

Step 1

Set out haystack toppings (we usually keep the taco meat in a crock pot or saucepan on the stove so it stays warm) and let everyone layer their own toppings on their individual plates in the order they prefer. Enjoy!