Northmart - NWC

Ingredients

The flavours of this quick and easy dip will remind you of a comforting bowl of chili. It’s the perfect add-on to a summer BBQ or Fall gathering.

• 1-pound lean ground beef or wild meat or chicken/turkey
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 envelope taco seasoning, preferably low salt
• ½ to 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to your taste)
• 1 ½ cups sour cream, preferably low fat
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, preferably low fat,  at room temperature
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 can sliced jalapeno (250 mL) peppers, drained and chopped (optional)

Directions for Preparation

1. In a large frying pan, cook and crumble the ground meat and onion over medium heat for at least 10 minutes.
2. Drain the grease. Add the water, half of the taco seasoning envelope plus chili powder to your taste.
3. Cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.
4. Using a hand mixer or a fork, beat the sour cream, cream cheese and leftover taco seasoning until blended.
5. Spread into a large, shallow dish then top with the ground meat mixture.
6. Top with lettuce, cheddar, tomatoes, pepper, and jalapeno peppers (optional).
7. Serve along anything to dip and scoop like a veggie sticks, low salt nacho chips or crackers.