Description
This Meaty Texas Trash Dip is the ultimate game day or party appetizer, loaded with creamy refried beans, spicy ground beef, and melty cheddar cheese. Quick to prep and baked until bubbly, this Tex-Mex layered dip is perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve it hot with tortilla chips for a bold, cheesy indulgence that’s always a hit.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with diced onion and garlic; drain excess fat.
- Reduce heat, then stir in cream cheese and sour cream until melted and smooth.
- Mix in diced tomatoes with green chilies, refried beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Spice it up with jalapeños or hot diced tomatoes.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for different flavors.
- Add corn or black beans for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
