🌶️ Meaty Texas Trash Dip
🕒 Prep & Cook: 30 min
🍽️ Serves: 8–10
🧂 Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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1 can (15 oz) refried beans
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 can (10 oz) rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies), undrained
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1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot depending on heat preference)
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1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade equivalent)
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
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Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced olives
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess fat.
2. Add seasoning & beans
Stir in taco seasoning, refried beans, black beans, rotel, and salsa. Mix well and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add cheese
Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese until melted and combined.
4. Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl or an oven-safe dish if you want to bake it. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
5. Optional baked version
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until cheese on top is bubbly and golden.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve warm with tortilla chips, corn chips, or pita chips
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Great as a topping for baked potatoes or nachos
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Use as a filling for burritos or quesadillas
Want a spicier version, slow cooker method, or maybe a vegetarian Texas Trash Dip next?
