Cowboy Beef Dip

Get ready to unleash bold, smoky flavors with this irresistible Cowboy Beef Dip—a hearty, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days, potlucks, or casual gatherings. This creamy, cheesy dip combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, and zesty diced tomatoes with green chiles for a rich, satisfying base, enhanced by savory spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar melt together for ultimate creaminess, while a broiled cheesy topping adds the perfect golden finish. Garnished with fresh green onions and served with crunchy tortilla chips, this warm and filling dip is sure to be the star of any snack table.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel works best)
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 bag tortilla chips

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese. Stir constantly until melted and fully combined with the beef mixture.

Step 5

Mix in the sour cream and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 6

Transfer the dip to a serving dish or cast-iron skillet, if desired. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.

Step 7

Place under a broiler for 2-3 minutes (optional) to melt and slightly brown the cheese topping.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1948.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4681.3

Total Fat 345.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 165.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 36.2g
Cholesterol 905.2mg	0%
Sodium 6145.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 194.3g	0%

Vitamin D 48.0IU	0%
Calcium 2682.5mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 3324.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 19.6%