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Dave and Allison's "Taco Salad"

  • 10 c. rice
  • 22 c. water
  • 3 tbsp water
    (water for rehydrating beef and soup mix)
  • 1 can dehydrated beef (about 1lb)
  • 1 lb cheesy vegetable soup mix
  • 1 c. chili powder
  • 1 c. taco seasoning
  • 1 c. powdered cheddar cheese
  • 2 onions, diced
  • Corn chips (optional)
  1. Cook rice in 22 c. water. Rehydrate beef in the can.
  2. In a large soup pot, sautee onions in 3 tbsp oil.
  3. Stir in the cheesy vegetable soup mix and wisk in water (about 10 cups) until soup consistency. Let boil.
  4. Stir in the beef, chili, taco seasonings and cheddar cheese.
  5. Turn off the pot when it boils and stir in the cooked rice. Serve hot with corn chips.

Quote from Chef Dave Blackburn: "I figured it was a really good meal when no one talked for almost half an hour - and usually everyone talks a lot during dinner!"

 



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