Dang, Belles, I knew right when I was posting that, I should have just included the recipe.
Traveling Taco:
Ingrediants:
1 Pound Ground beef (or turkey)
1 packet taco seasoning
I large can refried beans
milk- just a splash
sour cream- 16 oz container
salsa- Jar of prepared
cheddar cheese- shredded
1 small can sliced black olives
tomatoes- diced
green onions- sliced in small circles
Pizza Pan
Tortilla chips
Cook ground beef and add taco seasoning (according to seasoning packet)
Let cool!
Put can of refried beans in a sauce pot, add the splash of milk and heat until barely warm, stirring often
Let cool!
Take your pizza pan and spread the beans over the pan- leave about 2" of space at the edge of the entire pan.
On top of the beans, spoon your hamburger meat.
On top of the hamburger, spoon your sour cream
On top of the sour cream- spoon your olives
In the 2" space that you left- spoon your salsa.
On top of the salsa, spoon your tomatoes.
As you do your toppings- you should make them into smaller and smaller circles. For ex: Your 1st circle of the beans will be the biggest, then your next circle of hamburger will be smaller than the beans, then your next circle of sour cream will be smaller than the hamburger, etc.
Over the entire pan- sprinkle your cheese and your green onions.
Serve with tortilla chips and watch it disappear!
This recipe leaves a lot of room for play- layer your toppings in whatever order you like. I don't think I've ever done one the same way twice- except for the beans and hamburger layers.
Also, you can add whatever (taco) toppings you like. I'm thinking avocado slices or even guacamole, shredded beef or chicken.
Important Note: If you are taking this to a party, do not do the salsa part until you get to your destination. I had salsa all over my car one time.
A good way to pack it for travel is to lay the whole pizza pan on foil and wrap it up and around.
I have taken this to many parties and it does travel well- as long as you prepare!
