Haystack Meal Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 cups crushed saltines (about 40 crackers)
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups tomato juice
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
• Seasoned salt, salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 jar (10 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives
• 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) tortilla chips