Ingredients
Meat & Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Pantry & Canned Goods
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Serving
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or similar sized casserole dish to ensure the dip does not stick.
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic. Stir frequently and cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease to keep the dip from being oily.
- Mix in Creaminess: Reduce the heat to low and add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth and well combined with the meat and onions.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, refried beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly so all ingredients are evenly blended, creating a rich and flavorful base for your dip.
- Bake: Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden around the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and sprinkle chopped green onions over the hot dip for a fresh and mild onion flavor. Serve immediately alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce when mixing in the tomatoes and beans.
- You can substitute black beans in place of refried beans for a chunkier texture.
- Use a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for extra gooeyness and flavor.
- The dip can be made a day ahead; just cover and refrigerate, then bake before serving.
- Serve with extra chopped cilantro or sliced black olives for garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (~120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
