Description
A creamy and cheesy dip made with ground beef, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dippers (tortilla chips, fresh veggies, baguette)
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Increase heat, add ground beef until browned, and drain excess fat.
- Mix in the Creamy Base: Lower heat, stir in cream cheese and sour cream until blended.
- Add the Cheddar: Fold shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture until melted.
- Season to Taste: Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Serve Warm: Transfer to a bowl and garnish with green onions or parsley; serve with dippers.
Notes
Let cream cheese come to room temperature for a smoother blend. Don’t overcook the beef to avoid a dry dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesy dip, ground beef, appetizer, party food, easy recipe