Christine’s Floating Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion – chopped
• 3 C water
• 1 large can tomato sauce
• 1 large can tomato paste
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 C cooked white rice
• 2 cans red kidney beans – drained
• 1 bag Fritos
• shredded lettuce
• tomatoes – chopped
• shredded cheese
• ranch dressing
• salsa

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and onion in a large dutch oven – drain
2. Add water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and sugar
3. Simmer for 40 minutes
4. Add beans and rice and simmer for 10 minutes
5. Serve over crushed Fritos and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, ranch dressing and salsa