Barbecue Beef Taco Plate for a Crowd

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. ground beef
• 2 envelopes taco seasoning
• 1 cup water
• 4 packages. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup milk
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• 2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
• 4 cans (4 oz. ea.) chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 5 to 8 cups shredded cheese
• 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 to 3 cups honey barbecue sauce
• 2 to 3 packages. (13 and one-half oz. ea.) tortilla chips

Directions

In a large container, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk and dressing mixes until blended. Spread over two 14 inch square plates. Layer with beef mixture, chilies, onions, cheese and tomatoes. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Arrange some tortilla chips around the edge; serve with remaining chips.

Yield: 40-50 servings.

By Trudy from Springfield, IL