Description
Indulge in the irresistible Empanada Dip, where creamy cheese meets seasoned ground beef and vibrant veggies. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, this dip is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Serve it hot with crispy tortilla chips for a delightful appetizer that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, around 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower heat and mix in cream cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish, top with shredded cheddar cheese, and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg