BEAN DIP WITH GROUND BEEF RECIPES

Steps:

• Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
• Drain beef and place in a large, heavy saucepan with condensed cheese soup, refried beans, picante sauce, jalapeno peppers and processed cheese food. Cook on high until boiling, then reduce heat to low. Stirring constantly, cook until mixture is melted and bubbly.

Steps:

• Microwave ground beef, taco seasoning, and garlic in bowl, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Break up any large pieces of beef with spoon, then drain off fat.
• Drain tomatoes, reserving ¼ cup juice.
• Using potato masher, mash half of beans with reserved tomato juice in large bowl until mostly smooth.
• Stir in beef mixture, remaining beans, tomatoes and 1 ½ c Monterey Jack cheese until well combined.
• 1 ½ -5 quart slow cooker: Transfer mixture to slow cooker, cover, and cook until heated through, 1-2 hours on LOW.
• Stir dip to recombine and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese.
• Cover and continue to cook on LOW until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle dip with scallions and serve; dip can be held on WARM or LOW setting for up to 2 hours.