Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate or round baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Interesting Facts
- This dish is also known as a “chipotle dip” or a “taco dip”.
- It can also be served as a main course with a side of Spanish rice or refried beans.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.
