Side Line Super Nachos Dip (Printable)
Creamy, cheesy beef and bean dip with Tex-Mex spices, loaded with jalapeños and served hot with tortilla chips.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1/2 lb ground beef
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional for heat)
05 - 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
06 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
07 - 1 can (4.5 oz) diced green chilies, drained
→ Dairy
08 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
11 - 1/4 cup milk
→ Pantry & Spices
12 - 2 tsp chili powder
13 - 1 tsp ground cumin
14 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
16 - Tortilla chips, for serving
→ Garnishes
17 - Sliced green onions
18 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Additional jalapeño slices
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
02 - Add the chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are toasted and aromatic.
04 - Mix in the drained diced tomatoes, green chilies, and black beans. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the milk, then add the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
06 - Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the sour cream until evenly incorporated for extra richness and creaminess.
07 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Top with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and additional jalapeño slices as desired.
08 - Serve hot alongside tortilla chips for dipping.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in about thirty five minutes, which means you can start it when guests arrive and still enjoy the party.
- The combination of cheddar and Monterey Jack melted into seasoned beef and beans creates a texture that is somehow both gooey and deeply satisfying.
- You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already, and it doubles effortlessly for bigger crowds.
02 -
- Keep the heat low when melting the cheese, because high heat will cause it to separate and turn grainy instead of smooth.
- Draining the canned tomatoes thoroughly is the single step that separates a great dip from a watery one.
03 -
- Taste the dip before adding the final salt, because the cheeses and canned ingredients already bring quite a bit of sodium to the party.
- A pinch of smoked paprika sprinkled over the top right before serving makes the whole bowl look and smell like it came from a restaurant.