Haystack Supper

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 3/4 cups crushed saltines (about 40 crackers)
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 3 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• seasoning salt
• pepper
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 lb velveeta cheese, cubed
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) jar stuffed olives, drained and sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) package tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 divide crackers between two ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dishes. top with rice.
• 2 in a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.
• 3 add tomato juice, water and seasonings; simmer for 15-20 minutes. spoon over rice. sprinkle with lettuce and tomatoes.
• 4 in a saucepan, melt butter. stir in flour until smooth. gradually add milk and velveeta. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• 5 pour over the tomatoes. top with cheddar cheese and olives.
• 6 serve with chips. refrigerate any leftovers.