Servings: 20 (5 cups total) 1x
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, minced (~ ¾ cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
- 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel*
- 8 ounces cream cheese (may substitute light cream cheese)
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded (1 ½ cups)
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 ½ cups), additional cheese for topping
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- Optional for garnish: additional shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, using a wooden spoon to break up the ground beef as it heats. Cook until the meat is cooked through and browned, 10-12 minutes.
- Drain the excess grease from the ground beef mixture, then transfer it to a small crockpot (a crockpot in the 3- to 6-quart size works well). Add the Rotel, cream cheese, shredded Gruyere cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Stir well, then cover and cook on the Low heat setting for 3 hours.
- When the cook time is done, remove the lid and stir the dip to make it smooth and creamy. If desired, top with a little additional cheddar cheese. Place the lid back on the crock pot and continue to heat for 15-30 minutes longer.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes, if desired.
- Turn to the Keep Warm setting and serve with tortilla chips, pretzels, or veggies for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
* May use original, mild, hot, or extra hot Rotel, depending on desired spice level. Or, use a small can of plain diced tomatoes plus a can of diced green chiles in place of the Rotel.
Stovetop Directions: In step 2, leave the cooked ground beef, onion, and garlic in the skillet. Then add the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cover the skillet with a lid. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses are melted and the ingredients are well combined.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup dip
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 9 g
- (Sat Fat: 5 g)
- Sodium: 295 mg
- Carbohydrate: 2 g
- (Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 1 g)
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg