Shelly's Recipe

TACO SALAD DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

1/2 lb ground beef
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (1.25 oz) pkg taco seasoning mix
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 drops red pepper sauce
1 garlic clove
Sour Cream Topping (below)
Finely shredded lettuce, if desired
Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired
Corn chips, if desired

Crumble beef into 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover loosely and microwave on High 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes 30 seconds or until very little pink remains; stir and drain.

Stir in beans, tomato sauce, seasoning mix, onion, bell pepper, pepper sauce and garlic. Cover tightly and microwave on High 3 minutes; stir. Spread mixture in microwavable pie plate. Cover and microwave 3 to 4 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Spread Sour Cream Topping over beef mixture. Sprinkle with lettuce and cheese. Serve with corn chips.

Sour Cream Topping
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp shredded Cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp chili powder

Mix all ingredients.