* Exported from MasterCook *

                               Taco Parfait

Recipe By     :Debby
Serving Size  : 24    Preparation Time :0:40
Categories    : Appetizers                      Beef
                Christmas Party

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2           cup  onion -- chopped
  1         tablespoon  vegetable oil
  1              pound  ground round
  1 1/2      teaspoons  salt
  2             cloves  garlic -- minced
  4             ounces  green chiles or jalepenos -- chopped
  2               cups  sour cream
  1            package  taco seasoning mix
     1/8      teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
  16            ounces  refried beans
     3/4           cup  guacamole
  1                cup  cheddar or monteray jack cheese -- shredded
  2             medium  tomatoes -- chopped
     1/2           cup  scallions or onions -- chopped
     1/2        medium  green or sweet red pepper -- chopped
  1              small  can     black olives
  1                bag  tortilla chips

In large fry pan, cook onion in oil over medium high heat until softened
but not browned, 3-5 minutes.  Add ground round, salt, and garlic.  Cook,
stirring to break up lumps of meat, until beef is nicely browned and just
cooked through, 7-10 minutes.  Using a slotted spoon, transfer mixture to
a large bowl an stir in chiles.

In a small bowl, combine sour cream and taco seasoning mix.  Stir until
well blended.  In another bowl, mix hot sauce into refried beans. 
 
Spread beans over bottom of an 8" springform pan or plate.  Top with meat
mixture, then a layer each of seasoned sour cream and guacamole.  Cover
wtih plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface of guacomole. 
Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 2 hours or as long as 2 days.

Just before serving, remove plastic wrap and carefully release sides of
springform pan.   Top taco parfait with cheese, tomatoes, onions, and
olives.  Serve with a small knife to spread parfait on tortilla chips. 
Need a serving spoon, too.



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Serving Ideas : Rating: 8.5

NOTES : Original recipe from Doris Russell, 2002
        Can make ahead a day or so and just add fresh veggies at
        the last minute.  Looks great on a plate with a ring of
        tortilla chips around it.