Meaty Texas Trash Dip (Printable Version)

Hearty beef and cheese dip with refried beans, spices, and melty cheddar. Perfect for game days and gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Creamy Components

04 - 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1 (15 oz) can refried beans

→ Flavor Enhancers

07 - 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
08 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings & Serving

12 - 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
13 - 1/2 cup green onions, chopped for garnish
14 - Tortilla chips, for serving

# Steps To Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add softened cream cheese and sour cream to the meat mixture, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth.
04 - Stir in drained diced tomatoes with chilies, refried beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
05 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly and edges are golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - This Texas Trash Dip is perfect for parties and gatherings where you want to impress with minimal effort.
02 - For best results, allow cream cheese to reach room temperature before mixing.