Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1 medium onion, chopped1-1/2 cups water1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1 envelope taco seasoning6 cups tortilla or corn chips4 to 5 cups shredded lettuce9 to 10 pitted large olives, sliced lengthwise2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Preparation
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Place chips in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. Spread beef mixture evenly over the top. Cover with lettuce. For each star, arrange 5 olive slices together in the upper left corner. To form stripes, add cheese and tomatoes in alternating rows. Serve immediately.
