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Cheesy beef dip served with fresh vegetables and tortilla chips

Cheesy Beef Dip

A warm and melty comfort dip made with minced meat, cheese, and spices, perfect for snacking or casual dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb minced meat Use lean ground meat to avoid excess fat.
  • 1 cup onion, cut into cubes
  • 2 cloves minced garlic Fresh garlic = bigger flavor.
  • 10 ounces can of chopped tomatoes and green peppers
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Grate cheese fresh for best melt.
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Jalapeno slices (optional) Add for heat.
  • Tortilla chips or chopped vegetables for dipping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the minced meat. Brown it until mostly cooked and you hear a steady sizzle.
  2. Drain off excess fat so the final dip isn’t greasy.
  3. Add the cubed onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  4. Stir in the canned tomatoes with green peppers, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper; let it form a bright red sauce.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes until it thickens slightly and the spices bloom.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F and stir in the grated cheddar and sour cream; mix until the cheese melts and the dip looks creamy.
  7. Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish and top with jalapeno slices if desired.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes until the top bubbles and the edges get slightly golden. Serve hot.

Notes

Time-saver: Brown meat while you chop onions to save 5 minutes. Common mistake + fix: If your dip becomes greasy, spoon off surface fat after browning and before adding tomatoes. Simple variation: Add smoked paprika or a splash of hot sauce for a smoky kick.