Ground Beef Dip
A tasty and easy-to-make appetizer featuring ground beef, cheese, and spices, perfect for parties or game days.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
- 2 whole jalapeño peppers (seeded and diced)
- 1 whole onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, to thicken)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup strained tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (divided)
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, add ground beef, jalapeños, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and mostly dry, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, cornstarch (if using), strained tomatoes, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the dip and stir lightly to incorporate. Top with remaining cheese.
- Place the pan under a broiler for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with red chili flakes and chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently before serving.