Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2012

I made this recipe as a light meal. I had some left over taco meat that I wanted to use up and only had 1 can of kidney beans and 1 can of chili beans, i threw all this in a pot and let them simmmer on low for 45 minutes. I put it all together as stated, let me tell you what a filling and amazing meal. I couldn't even finish mine. I got rave reviews from my husband and 13 year old (the most picky eater ever). This recipe is a permanet in our dinner rotation, THANK YOU for a great new recipe!!!

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Meghan

Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2011

I grew up in Adventist circles and this was the dish that most non adventists said, "Hay *what?*" when mentioning it. I enjoyed just about every variation there is. Most Adventists are vegetarian so they don't usually eat beef, but I've added beef to it for the benefit of those who like it. I prefer nachos with melted cheese but these make a great travelable salad and a hit at potlucks any day.

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spicycarbs

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jun. 22, 2011

I thought this was really good, but I added ground beef to it. I think it would have been too plain with just the beans.

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SHELLS38

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2011

These were very good... kinda like a taco salad, but with corn chips. My kids loved them and I will definitely make again.

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MIMDAWN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Charleston, West Virginia, USA

Living In: Morristown, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2011

5 stars for how quick, cheap, & somewhat healthy this is. We really enjoyed it over fritos. Lots of romaine & veggies. Would work well with ranch dressing as well. We will make this often!

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GINGERLY88

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2011

I followed others suggestions and used ranch beans added a can of mexi-corn and used spinach instead of letus. Everyone loved it and really how great is a recipe that let's you get 5 veggies and a fruit onto your kids plate at one time!

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skberg

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2010

I've eaten this meal since I was little. Its an "old standard" at church potlucks in my denomination. Instead of kidney beans, we use refried beans smoothed down with a little water or chili. It is basically taco fillings on chips. Our favorite chips are Fritos smashed up a little. However you like your tacos, just flattened out. In fact, growing up we called them "Plate Tacos".

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Kayla

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

One of many who grew up on this as an Adventist. I don't eat it with carrot, but it does work with pretty much anything you happen to have on hand. I find that regular corn chips (fritos) work a lot better than tortilla chips.

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zytsef

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2009

I love haystacks!! I think it must be an Adventist thing. ;) For those that really miss their meat: TVP (textured vegetable protein) reconstituted and then cooked with taco seasoning is a really good alternative! We usually serve it with that, and minus the carrot. ;)

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K. Mayer

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cedar Lake, Michigan, USA

Living In: Port Richey, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2009

I have used this recipe many times, especially a great recipe for large gatherings. For those wanting a more healthier version,I also offer the choice of rice in addition to the corn chips.

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