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Hot Beef Dip

Source of Recipe

AN OLD FAMILY FAVORITE


List of Ingredients



1 pound lean ground beef
1 (15 to 15 1/2-ounce) jar prepared cheese dip
1/2 cup prepared mild OR medium chunky salsa
1/2 small red bell pepper
2 green onions, (optional)
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives,
1/4 cup diced green chilis
Blue, yellow and/or white corn tortilla chips


Recipe


Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into small crumbles.
Remove beef from skillet with slotted spoon and place in 9-inch microwave-safe round baking dish. Add cheese dip and salsa. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 2 minutes
Using pot holders, stir beef mixture carefully. Continue to microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 1 to 4 minutes longer until heated through.
Meanwhile, cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch pieces. Cut green onions crosswise into thin slices.
Using pot holders, remove pie plate from microwave. Stir beef mixture carefully. Let stand 1 minute.
Sprinkle top of beef mixture with bell pepper, green onions, chilis and olives. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Serves 8.