Warm Layered Bean Dip

KelCook's Note:

The first time we ate this dip we went thru the chips like wildfire. Is a meal in itself. The bean, meat, cheese and salsa layers can be put together hours prior to cooking. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (19 ounce) can refried beans
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 green onions , finely chopped
• 1⁄3; cup salsa (mix with beans)
• 1 lb cooked ground beef
• chili powder
• 2 -3 tablespoons salsa (mix with meat)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup salsa (as a layer itself)
• 2 avocados , pitted and peeled
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• tortilla chips

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix beans, garlic, gr onions and salsa. Spread on bottom of greased casserole dish or serving dish.
2. Season cooked hamb meat with chili powder and salsa to taste. Layer on top of beans.
3. Sprinkle cheese next as a layer then hot sauce layer.
4. Microwave until piping hot, making sure to cook evenly.
5. Meanwhile, in a bowl mash avocadoes til chunky. Stir in cilantro, red onion, lime juice and salt.
6. Spoon avocado mixture over hot dip mixture and spread sour cream on top. Sprinkle w/remaining green onions. Serve w/chips and hot sauce, if any left.

Reviews

[Lavender Lynn]

I followed directions and ended up with a snowy white top, but was tempted to put the very colorful red onion guacamole on top for color. This is a great, savory bean dip that would be welcome in front of any television sports event and also made a nice midweek supper for us.

[Jociecee]

Quick flavoful bean and meat dip! I will try this with black beans next time. My kids devoured this in no time, and I liked how the flavors blended together! I made for Spring PAC 2010 and this would be good for a potluck or sports party!