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These are some of the Ingredients you are going to need for the Mexican Pile-On RECIPE . . .
This is a GREAT RECIPE to use if you are going to have a large number of people to serve! You can make it the day before the party, and not have to rush around when your guests arrive!
ON THE DAY BEFORE THE PARTY ~
~ In a skillet, on your cook top, brown 4 LBS of Ground Beef and 3 chopped Onions ~
~ Drain off the grease ~
~ I line my Crock Pot with a Reynolds Crock Pot Liner - this makes for an easy cleanup!
~ Put your ground beef mixture in the Crock Pot
~ OK, now for the seasonings!
You will add:
2 cans Canned Tomatoes
1 large can Tomato Sauce
1 can Tomato Paste
1 TBSP Garlic Salt
4 TBSP Chili Powder
1 can Ranch Style Beans
Combine all the ingredients - at this point you can either Simmer in the Crock Pot for 4 hours, if it will be served that day, or put it in the refrigerator and Simmer for 4 hours the day of the Party!
~ NOW, to Serve the meal!
THIS IS THE PILE-ON PART- in separate bowls, offer the following add-ons:
Frito's - Rice - Onions - Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Tomatoes - Ranch Style Beans - Black Olives (sliced) - Coconut (sweet shredded)- Picante Sauce - Sour Cream - Pecans - Jalapenos - Guacamole - Lettuce - Cheese Queso, - and whatever else you like on your Mexican Food ! ! !
~THIS is how I set up to Serve the meal -
You will want to crush the Frito's in the bag before you put them in a bowl to serve them - (open the bag just a tiny bit before you crush them, or the bag will POP, and Frito's will go everywhere - I know this from experience!)-
I leave the meat in the Crock Pot so that I can keep it hot while serving -
AND, THE REST OF THE ADD-ONS -
~ THIS is how I prepared my Plate!
You will want to start small, because it grows quickly as you keep adding on!
~ PUT Crushed Frito's in the bottom of your plate -
~ ADD the Meat Mixture and your Cheese -
~Rice and Tomatoes -
~ Black Olives (sliced are better, but they were out at the store and I didn't take time to slice them myself) and Onions -
~ Picante Sauce, Sour Cream, and Guacamole -
~ Coconut (I know you are thinking "WHAT ?", but believe me, it makes the dish!)
~ NOW, that is how I like to make mine, but you can do it anyway you like! Everyone is free to add everything you have to offer, or be picky!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR MEAL ! ! !
Not only does that look good your photos are fabulous!!! I love a good Mexican dish. :) Your recipe looks so much better than the tacos I made last night!
take care,
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | July 29, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Yum, that looks so good. Is the coconut sweetened? That and pecans are new ideas for Mexican food so we'll have to try it.
Holley
Posted by: Holley | July 29, 2008 at 06:17 AM
That recipe looks so good! Thanks for posting!
Diane
Posted by: Diane@A Picture is Worth | July 29, 2008 at 07:29 AM
I have to add one ingredient that is also good...GREEN CHILE! of course it is one of New Mexico's finest things but you can buy it in the can at most supermarkets..I LOVE IT!!
Posted by: Jana | July 29, 2008 at 09:01 AM
That looks really good....thanks for sharing it. I love anything in Mexican food....I think I could just about eat it everyday!!!
Posted by: Darlene | July 29, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Donna, I am making that recipe this week. It looks so good. I love any kind of Mexican salad. Thank you for being so faithful to my posts. Especially when I hardly have time to think straight. I still do not have my yoyo maker. I will be in Raleigh next week, so Beverly is giving me the one she found for me then. I read that one of the girls has her project almost finisheda I so miss not having a JoAnn Fabrics store.
Take care, Jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | July 29, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Sounds and looks yummy! I have never heard of crock pot liners! I will have to look for them in the store!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | July 29, 2008 at 01:47 PM
I have seen a version of this called Snow on the Mountain. It's made with gravy and you pile on some of the sam things plus pineapple and coconut! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Karie | July 29, 2008 at 02:18 PM
it looks good enough to eat! lol ... thanks Donna, we will have a family reunion this weekend, i'm bringing this one.
Posted by: Nance | July 29, 2008 at 05:18 PM
one more thing, Donna, is the coconut the sweet shredded kind? thanks.
Posted by: Nance | July 29, 2008 at 05:28 PM
This would be perfect to take to a pot luck. I belong to a cake club that meets up once a month and we take turns bringing food. Guess what I'm going to bring? Yup! This! Thanks.
Hugs,
Joanne
Posted by: Joanne Kennedy | July 29, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Oh my Donna, the gang is going to love this !!!
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy :) | July 30, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Donna, I'm back to get your recipe. Tonight's the night. It looks soooo good. Can't wait to eat it.
Thanks for sharing,
Love, jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | July 30, 2008 at 09:15 AM
This looks so good. I'm making it! And thanks for the tip on the crock pot liner. I never heard of it.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 30, 2008 at 09:28 AM
This looks so good. I'm making it! And thanks for the tip on the crock pot liner. I never heard of it.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 30, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Donna, your Pile on looks great... we even add chopped pecans to ours. Great recipe. Dee
Posted by: Dee | July 30, 2008 at 05:18 PM