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Cheesy Beef Dip with Black Beans and Peppers Your Next Favorite Crowd-Pleaser Recipe

  • Author: Chef Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Method: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A warm and cheesy beef dip loaded with black beans and peppers, perfect for parties and game days.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned and onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add cream cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
  6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Notes

Can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving. For a spicier dip, add jalapeños or use pepper jack cheese.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Protein: 18g