Meaty Texas Trash Dip (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy beef and bean dip loaded with cheese and spices, perfect for gatherings and guaranteed to impress with minimal effort.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

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

→ For Serving

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

# Steps:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a suitable baking dish.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain any excess grease.
03 - Reduce heat and incorporate cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
04 - Mix in the diced tomatoes, refried beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
05 - Transfer the mixture to your baking dish, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
06 - Top with chopped green onions and serve hot with tortilla chips.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - This dish is perfect for any gathering where you want to impress with minimal effort.