Shelly's Recipe

*PARTY BEAN DIP* -Crock Pot

Category: Dips - Hot

1 lb ground beef
1 large chopped onion and green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
(15 oz) can pinto beans and black beans, rinsed, drained and partially mashed with a fork
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup picante sauce
1 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed or ripe olives
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (12 oz) can sliced jalapeno peppers, optional
Tortilla chips and fresh cup-up vegetables, for serving

In a large skillet, brown meat, onion, green pepper and garlic. Drain off fat. Pour into a crock pot. Add the beans. Stir in ketchup, picante sauce, spices, and olives until well mixed. Cover and cook on high 1 1/2 hour or on low 3 hours. Stir in 1 cup cheese, mixing well. Top with remaining cheese and peppers. Serve with tortilla chips and vegetables.