Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Mexican Haystacks

This was a fun, quick and simple spin off of Hawaiian Haystacks which are a favorite in this house. While it was tasty, there are a few things I will do differently next time. Read on to find what that is...
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  • 1/2 Onion, diced
  • 1 T Butter
  • 1(29 oz) can Refried Beans
  • 1/2 c. Water
  • 2 T Taco Seasoning
  • 1 (6 oz) can Tomato Sauce
  • 6 c. Cooked Rice, any kind
  • Shredded cheese (I had shredded Mozzarella on hand and took the easy way out)
  • Sour Cream (we use plain greek yogurt instead)
Saute onion in butter in a skillet over medium heat until translucent.
In a saucepan, warm the refried beans over medium heat for 8-10 minutes.  Add water and taco seasoning.  Add tomato sauce and stir until mixed until thoroughly
To serve, place 1 cup rice in center of plate.  Layer 1/2 cup bean mixture and layer onions on top. Top with shredded cheese and sour cream. 
Here's where I think needs changed. The bean mixture is delicious but I felt like this needed more toppings. I think next time we will do slices olives, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and Fritos. These leave lots of room for creativity!

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