Texas Tacos

My friends mom use to make this. A crowd pleaser.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2 (15 ounce) cans  ranch style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) package  corn chips
• 2  cups  hot cooked rice

• TOPPINGS

• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 3  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (2 1/4ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1  cup  picante sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Directions.
2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add next seven ingredients; simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
3. Add beans and heat though. On a platter, layer the corn chips, rice, meat mixture, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Serve with picante sauce if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings.