Cowboy Beef Dip

This recipe came from Taste of Home magazine. My sister made it at Christmas time and I couldn't get enough of it. It is yummy!!!

1 lb. ground beef
4 tbls chopped onion, divided
3 tbls chopped sweet red pepper, divided
2 tbls chopped green pepper, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted
½ c salsa
4 tbls sliced ripe olives, divided
4 tbls sliced pimiento-stuffed olives, divided
2 tbls chopped green chilies
1 tsp. chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp pepper
¼ c shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbls sour cream
2-3 tsp minced fresh parsley
tortilla chips

In a large skillet, cook the beef, 3 tbls onion, 2 tbls red pepper, and 1 tbls green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the soup, salsa, 3 tbls ripe olives, 3 tbls pimiento-stuffed olives, chilies, jalapeno, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish. Top with the cheese, sour cream, and parsley; sprinkle with the remaining onion, peppers and olives. Serve with the tortilla chips.
Yield: 3 cups.

Touch Down Taco Dip

This is a favorite recipe of my husband and mother-in-law. It is a good one! This comes from Pampered Chef.

1 can (16 oz) refried beans
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 tbls taco seasoning
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
optional toppings such as diced tomatoes, green onions, sliced olives, fresh cilantro, or additional sour cream
tortilla or corn chips


Preheat oven to 350. Spread refried beans over bottom of small dish (such as a pie dish or 9x9 baking dish). In bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, seasoning mix, and garlic; mix well.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over beans. Grate cheese over top. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
If desired, add additional toppings (we usually put tomatoes and green onions)
Serve with chips