Description
Comfort arrives with beef enchilada dip, a hearty Mexican-inspired appetizer blending rich flavors from ground beef, melted cheese, and enchilada sauce. Home cooks can quickly prepare this crowd-pleasing dish that brings warmth and zest to gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 2 cups (480 ml) enchilada sauce
- 4 oz (113 g) diced green chiles
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) cooking oil (any type you prefer)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, continuously breaking down the meat until uniformly cooked and no pink remains.
- Flavor Fusion: Transfer beef to slow cooker, combining enchilada sauce, green chiles, taco seasoning, and cream cheese chunks to create a robust base.
- Cheese Integration: Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, ensuring even distribution and creating a rich, creamy texture.
- Slow Cooking Process: Set slow cooker to high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop deep, complex notes.
- Final Enhancement: During last 15 minutes of cooking, add remaining cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and forming a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer dip to serving dish and garnish with optional toppings like green onions, jalapeños, or a dollop of sour cream to elevate flavor profile and visual appeal.
Notes
- Drain Beef Thoroughly: Remove excess fat completely to prevent a greasy texture and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing dip.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add final cheese layer in last 15-30 minutes to achieve perfect creamy consistency without overcooking.
- Customize Heat Level: Adjust jalapeños and taco seasoning to control spiciness, making the dip mild or fiery based on personal preference.
- Serving Suggestions: Best enjoyed warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or as a topping for nachos to maximize flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 678 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg