Easy Taco Dip
                    
                        
                            Cook Time
                            25
                            mins
                        
                        
                            Calories
                            246
                        
                        
                            Serving Size
                            10
                        
                     
                    
                        
                            Carbs
                            3.1
                        
                        
                            Fat
                            17.4
                        
                        
                            Protein
                            18.7
                        
                     
                 
                
                        
                            Photo by:
                            MyKitchenAddiction
                        
                
                
                    
                        
description
                        This is great for an appetizer or a side dish
                    
                    
                        ingredients
                        
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90/10) 
 
- 1/2 red onion, diced 
 
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 
 
- 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened 
 
- 1/2 cup light ranch dressing 
 
- 1 tablespoon chili powder 
 
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
 
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 
 
- 2 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
 
- and Tortilla Chips
 
                     
                    
                        directions
                        
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.  Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray and set aside.
 
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.  Drain, and return the beef to the skillet.  Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 4-5 minutes.  Remove from the heat.
 
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, ranch dressing, chili powder, and ground cumin.  Add the beef mixture and half of the shredded cheese.  Stir to combine.  Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie plate, and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese.
 
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.  Serve with tortilla chips.
 
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