Cheesy Mexican Dip

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 1 Avocado
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Green chile
  • 1/4 cup Jalapenos
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano

• Condiments

  • 1 Salsa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin

• Dairy

  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 Sour cream
  • 8 oz Taco blend cheese

• Other

  • Chips

Found on thebrooklyncook.com

Description

Ingredients

• ½ Pound Ground Beef
• ½ Cup Diced Onion
• 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
• ¼ Cup Sliced Jalapeños
• 1 Tbsp Diced Green Chile
• 8 Oz Softened Cream Cheese
• 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
• ¼ Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• ¼ Tsp Oregano
• ½ Tsp Paprika
• 1½ Tsp Cumin
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 8 Oz Shredded Taco Blend Cheese (cheddar is fine too)
• Optional:
• Sour Cream
• Avocado
• Salsa
• Chips

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Heat a medium sized skillet on medium-high. Add ground beef and cook until completely browned and in small chunks. Drain fat.
• Add onion and garlic. Cook until onions have softened. Stir in jalapeños and chiles.
• Mix in cream cheese. Then add seasonings: chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin and salt. Stir until fully combined.
• Transfer dip to an 8-inch round pan (or similar). Top with cheese and bake for 20 minutes at 375. Bring heat up to 425 for 5 minutes to brown the top. Dip will be fully cooked when cheese has melted and center is bubbling.
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve with avocado, sour cream, salsa and chips. Enjoy!