Meaty Texas Trash Dip (Print View)

Bold, cheesy Texas-style dip featuring ground beef, creamy beans, and zesty chilies.

# Components:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chillies, drained
07 - 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
08 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Garnish and Serving

13 - 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
14 - Tortilla chips, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and prepare a suitable baking dish.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
03 - Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Mix in diced tomatoes with green chillies, refried beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbling.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve hot with tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Big flavors without complicated steps
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd at parties or potlucks
  • Flexible with easy ingredient swaps if you need
02 -
  • Packed with protein making it truly satisfying
  • Easy to make ahead or freeze for future gatherings
  • Naturally gluten free as long as you use GF chips
03 -
  • Use sturdy chips so every scoop stands up to the hearty filling
  • Let it rest five minutes after baking to make serving cleaner
  • For easy cleanup line your dish with parchment so nothing sticks
  • Room temperature cream cheese guarantees the smoothest melt do not rush it straight from the fridge
  • If you want extra golden cheese broil the dip for a minute right at the end but keep a close eye
  • A splash of hot sauce stirred into the mixture can bring the heat level up for the true spice lovers

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