Meaty Texas Trash Dip with Cheesy Tex-Mex Flavors (Print version)

A hot, meaty Tex-Mex dip with seasoned beef, refried beans, cream cheese, salsa, green chiles, and a bubbling cheese top.

# Ingredients:

For the beef

01 - 1 lb (450 g) 85 percent lean ground beef
02 - 1 packet (1 oz or 28 g) gluten-free taco seasoning
03 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) water

For the creamy base

04 - 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
06 - 2 cans (16 oz each or 900 g total) refried beans
07 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) chunky salsa
08 - 1 can (4 oz or 115 g) diced green chiles, drained
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 3 cups (340 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

For serving

12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 1/2 cup (75 g) diced tomatoes
14 - 1/4 cup (35 g) sliced pickled jalapenos
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
16 - Sturdy tortilla chips or vegetable sticks

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similar shallow 3-quart baking dish.
02 - Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles, until fully browned. Drain off excess fat.
03 - Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the liquid mostly reduces and the beef is well coated.
04 - In a large bowl, stir the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the refried beans, salsa, green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.
05 - Fold the seasoned beef into the bean mixture. Spread it evenly in the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese over the top.
06 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is fully melted. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes.
07 - Top with green onions, diced tomatoes, jalapenos, and cilantro. Serve hot with sturdy tortilla chips or crisp vegetables.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served hot while the cheese is melted and the base is scoopable.
02 - Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and bake just before serving.
03 - Nutrition is estimated per serving and does not include chips.

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