The BEST Cheesy Chili Dip (and No Valveeta!

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1 (14 ounce can Black beans
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 2 (10 ounce cans Tomatoes with green chilies, fire roasted

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning, homemade or store bought

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Oil

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 6 oz Melting cheese
  • 1 1/4 cup Milk

Found on littlespicejar.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 -3 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 (10 ounce) cans fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies (see notes)
• 1 (14 ounce) can rinsed and drained black beans (or kidney and pinto work too)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 ¼ cup cold milk
• 6 ounces shredded melting cheese (Monterey Jack, gouda, white cheddar, yellow cheddar etc.)
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

• CHILI: Add the oil to a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and crumble the meat with a spatula, allow it to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Season with the taco seasoning and add in the tomatoes and green chilis, and black beans. Stir to combine. Allow the chili to come to a simmer before covering and letting it cook on the low setting for 10-12 minutes. Season with salt to taste. CHEESE SAUCE: Heat a saucepan with the butter over medium-high heat. When the butter melts, add the flour and whisk. Allow the flour mixture to cook for 1-2 minutes or until you can smell it. Stream in the cold milk in a steady stream while whisking. Once all the milk is incorporated, allow the milk mixture to come to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Lower the heat to the lowest setting and add in ½ the cheese. Continue to whisk and allow the cheese to melt completely before adding in the rest. When the cheese sauce is smooth, add it to the prepared chili and top with chopped cilantro. You can transfer it to a crockpot or a dip warmer if you want to serve it a little later (keep it on the low or warm setting). Serve with tons of tortilla chips!