Description
Spicy beef enchilada dip brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your appetizer table. Melted cheese, zesty spices, and tender ground beef create a crowd-pleasing starter that makes you crave another scoop.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cooked beef
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 packet enchilada seasoning mix
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup diced green chilies
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a baking dish for the hearty dip.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then stir in enchilada seasoning mix, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to enhance the meat’s flavor profile.
- Add shredded cooked beef to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the seasoned ground beef.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate cream cheese, stirring until it melts and creates a smooth, creamy texture.
- Pour in red enchilada sauce, blending it evenly throughout the meat mixture.
- Mix in green chilies, diced jalapeños, and chopped green onions, distributing ingredients uniformly.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow the dip to set.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, creating a delectable and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Spice Adjustment: Customize the heat level by reducing or increasing jalapeños and using mild or hot enchilada sauce to suit different spice tolerances.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap ground beef with shredded chicken, turkey, or plant-based meat alternatives for diverse dietary preferences.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the dip in advance and refrigerate, then bake just before serving to enhance flavor development and save time during gatherings.
- Leftover Transformation: Repurpose extra dip as a filling for tacos, burritos, or as a topping for nachos to minimize food waste and create exciting meal variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg