Fiesta by Design

Ingredients
24 ounces corn chips (2 pkg.) -- crushed
14 ounces instant rice (1 box) -- cooked as directed
Meat sauce
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese -- grated
2 heads lettuce -- chopped
7 medium tomatoes -- chopped
3 medium onions -- chopped
6 ounces sliced green olives (1 jar)
1 cup pecans -- chopped
7 ounces coconut (1 pkg.)
24 ounces picante sauce (1jar)
--Meat Sauce--
4 pounds ground beef
3 onions -- chopped
28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes (1 can)
16 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
2 pounds tomato puree (2 cans)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons salt
46 ounces ranch-style beans (1 can)

Procedures
Place each ingredient in a bowl or plate. Arrange on buffet table in order
listed. Let each person "design" his own "fiesta" plate, beginning with
crushed corn chips as a base.
Meat Sauce directions: Brown meat and onions in large Dutch oven; drain
excess fat. Add remaining ingredients, and simmer 1 hour. (Add a little
water if sauce gets too thick).