Erma Bombeck's Christmas Dip

This is great for the holiday season, and when everyone is sick and tired of Turkey and stuffing.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can  pork and beans, mashed
• 1⁄2 cup  coarsely grated American cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped black olives

Directions

1. Using a nonstick skillet, cook beef and 1/4 cup onions for 5 minutes at medium high.
2. Stir often until beef is lightly browned.
3. Stir in sauce, chili powder and salt.
4. Bring to simmer.
5. Stir in beans and simmer 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Turn into chafing dish.
7. Sprinkle with cheese, olives and rest of onion.
8. Serve with taco chips.