Summertime Haystacks Recipe

Name: Summertime Haystacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup crushed saltine crackers, about 20 crackers; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained; 3/4 cup tomato juice; 1/4 cup water, plus; 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed; 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 5 ounces jars sliced stuffed olives

Servings: persons

1 cup crushed saltine crackers, about 20 crackers
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup cooked rice
1 1/2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
5 ounces jars sliced stuffed olives

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["Put crushed saltines in bottom of 9""x13"" ungreased baking dish.", "Prepare lettuce, tomatoes and onion and set aside.", "Layer rice on top of cracker crumbs.", "Brown and drain ground beef.", "Add tomato juice, water, taco seasoning mix, and salt and pepper to taste.", "Simmer 15-20 minutes to allow some of the liquid to absorb.", "In a heavy saucepan, melt margarine, stir in flour and blend until smooth.", "Gradually stir in milk.", "Bring to boil, cook and stir for two minutes.", "Reduce heat, add Velveeta cheese cubes and stir until melted.", "Assemble dish by layering beef on top of rice.", "Top with prepared lettuce, tomato and onions.", "Pour cheese sauce over top.", "Top with shredded cheddar cheese and garnish with the sliced stuffed olives.", "NOTE: Cooking time refers to time for making cheese sauce and browning meat."]

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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: 1 cup crushed saltine crackers, about 20 crackers, 2 cups shredded lettuce, 2 medium tomatoes, diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Summertime Haystacks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Summertime Haystacks

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