Ingredients
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Creating a delicious ground beef dip is as much about the ingredients as it is about the love you pour into it. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- A pinch of cinnamon (because why not?)
Feel free to substitute cheddar with any cheese you fancy, or add a bit of heat with some jalapeños if you’re feeling adventurous. Remember, cooking is all about making it your own.
Instructions
Now, let’s bring this savory delight to life with some simple steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Increase the heat slightly and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no pink remains, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and that special pinch of cinnamon. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt gently into the mixture, stirring occasionally.
- Once everything is well combined and the cheese is gooey, remove from heat. Let it sit for a moment to thicken slightly, much like the sauces my mum would make on a chilly evening.
- Serve warm with your choice of dippers – tortilla chips, crusty bread, or even some fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
