Amish Haystacks
Amish Haystacks layers taco-seasoned beef over tender rice with fresh, crunchy toppings for a hearty, customizable meal. Each bite balances savory, saucy meat with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, salty cracker crunch, sharp Cheddar, and a cool finish of sour cream—perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing family spread.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Amish Haystacks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the beef in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Stir the taco seasoning mix, chicken stock, and fire-roasted tomatoes into the beef in the skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through, saucy, and the liquid clings to the beef. Remove from heat.
- 3
Fluff the rice and transfer it to a serving bowl. Transfer the beef mixture to another serving bowl. Arrange the lettuce, tomatoes, saltine crackers, Cheddar, bell pepper, onion, and sour cream in individual serving bowls.
- 4
Assemble individual plates by layering the beef mixture over the rice and adding desired toppings.
- Calories 655.98 kcal High 33%
- Protein 31.13 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 48.6 g 18%
- Total Fat 36.35 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 17.66 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.11 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1320.74 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 5.17 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 248.52 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 4.2 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 443.71 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 35.23 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 77.93 mg Good Source 87%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Amish Haystacks is an Amish and Mennonite dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Cocktail Tomatoes, Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 655.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Amish Haystacks?
- It is an Amish and Mennonite recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Amish Haystacks made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Cocktail Tomatoes, Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Ground Beef, Mexican Rice. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Amish Haystacks?
- Explore these Amish and Mennonite side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Amish Haystacks?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 655.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Amish Haystacks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Amish Haystacks healthy?
- Amish Haystacks has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 655.98 calories and 31.13 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1320.74 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.66 g (88% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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