Mexi Beef & Bean Dip

The perfect thing to take to any pot luck. Servings: Serves 12 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients: • 1 lb. lean ground beef • 3/4 cup prepared chunky salsa • 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese • 1 cup chopped tomato • 1 can (2 1/4 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions • sour cream (optional) • tortilla chips
Instructions: In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
Stir salsa into beef. Add refried beans, mixing well; cook 5 minutes to heat through.
Spread onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Heat in 425°F oven 10 minutes or microwave on HIGH 3 minutes until cheese is melted.
Arrange tomato over cheese; sprinkle with olives and green onions. Top with sour cream if desired.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipe courtesy of the Texas Beef Council
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