Crock Pot Creamy Taco Dip

This is very simple to make, but very flavorful with a Tex-Mex flair. Great to take to potlucks along with a bag of nacho cheese tortilla chips...

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 1  lb  ground chuck
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  taco seasoning mix (I use Old El paso)
• 1 (10 ounce) jar  medium salsa (I use Chi-Chi's brand)
• 1  lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 1  tablespoon sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. In skillet, brown ground chuck in oil and chop finely with a spatula. Add chopped onion and garlic and saute' just long enough to sweat but not brown. Drain.
2. Put meat mixture in crock pot and add all other ingredients. Stir and cover. Heat on "low" for 2-3 hours, stirring after the first hour.
3. Garnish with finely chopped green onion stems, if desired.