Coastarica Sundae’s {Mexican Salad for large group} (Melodie)

Meat:

1 lb. hamburger                                                

1 med. Onion - chopped                              

3 cups water                                               

2 tsp. sugar                                                  

1 tsp. oregano                                             

1 tsp. cumin                                               

1/8 tsp. garlic powder 

1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1- 6 oz. tomato paste (or can use 2 cans tomato sauce instead of paste)

1 tsp. chili powder

1/4 cup raw rice

Meat:  Brown hamburger and onion and drain.  Add remaining ingredients to pan, simmer uncovered 45 minutes or more until thick.

For 50 people:

4- 15 oz. bags Fritos

4 batches meat

8 lbs. shredded lettuce

5 lbs. grated fine cheese

15 medium tomatoes - chopped

5 bunches green onion - chopped

4 can sliced olives

10 small avocados - chopped

4 cartons sour cream

Serve buffet style.