Sportsman's Appetizer

A long-time family favorite! This dip is great to serve to a crowd of hungry guys while watching weekend sports, or just to serve at any time! My Kittencal's Red Enchilada or Taco Sauce works great in this recipe!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1 -2  jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste)
• 2 -4  teaspoons  dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2 -4  teaspoons seasoning salt
•  black pepper
• 2 -3  tablespoons  fresh minced garlic
• 1  cup mayonnaise or 1  cup  salad dressing
• 1  cup  taco sauce (mild, medium or hot, see my Kittencal's Red Enchilada or Taco Sauce)
• 1  cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1  cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 1  pint sour cream
•  corn chips (any amount) or  tortilla chips (any amount)

Directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion, garlic, chili flakes, salt and black pepper stirring often until crumbly; drain any fat.
3. In a small bowl combine mayo and taco sauce; stir in ground beef.
4. Add 3/4 cup of both cheeses, chopped onion, and fresh garlic.
5. Season with more salt and pepper to taste if desired.
6. Transfer to a large oven-proof dish or pie plate; top off with remaining cheeses.
7. Insert corn or tortilla chips all around the edges of dish Bake for 15-20 minutes.
8. SO good!