Haystack Salad Recipe

Name: Haystack Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 2 cups spaghetti sauce; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2-1/4 cups whole milk; 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta); 2 cups hot cooked long grain rice; 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped; 4 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 package (9 ounces) tortilla chips, crushed; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2-1/4 cups whole milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta)
2 cups hot cooked long grain rice
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (9 ounces) tortilla chips, crushed
1 cup sour cream

1
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add American cheese; cook and stir until melted. Remove from the heat.
3
On eight plates, layer the rice, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, beans, cheddar cheese and tortilla chips. Top with meat mixture, sour cream and cheese sauce.

1693

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 2 cups spaghetti sauce, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Haystack Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Haystack Salad

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