Nacho Beef Dip
Great for kids of all ages.
Servings: Serves 8
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 lb. 95% lean ground beef
• 1 jar (15 to 15 1/2 oz.) prepared cheese dip
• 1/2 cup prepared mild or medium chunky salsa
• 1/2 small red bell pepper
• 2 green onions (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
• blue, yellow and/or white corn tortilla chips
Instructions:
Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8-10 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into small crumbles.
Remove beef from skillet with slotted spoon and place in 9-inch microwave-safe round baking dish.
Add cheese dip and salsa. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 2 minutes
Using pot holders, stir beef mixture carefully.
Continue to microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1 to 4 minutes longer until heated through.
Meanwhile, cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch pieces.
Cut green onions crosswise into thin slices.
Using pot holders, remove pie plate from microwave.
Stir beef mixture carefully. Let stand 1 minute.
Sprinkle top of beef mixture with bell pepper, green onions and olives.
Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Recipe courtesy of the Texas Beef Council
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