Hot Chili Dip
Spice up your next gathering with this irresistible Hot Chili Dip, a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed appetizer that's perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights at home. This crowd-pleaser combines seasoned ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and fiery diced tomatoes with green chilies, all stirred into a velvety mixture of cream cheese and melted cheddar. A dash of chili seasoning brings the heat, while optional garnishes like jalapeño slices and fresh cilantro add a burst of color and extra zing. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make dip is served piping hot with crunchy tortilla chips, making it the ultimate comfort food for chili lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chili seasoning mix
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz, softened cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup, optional for garnish jalapeño slices
- 2 tbsp, chopped (optional garnish) cilantro
- 0.5 tsp or to taste salt
- 0.5 tsp or to taste black pepper
- for serving tortilla chips
Instructions
In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease, if necessary.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the chili seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1 minute to bloom the spices.
Add the tomato sauce and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies (do not drain) to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low, and add the softened cream cheese to the skillet. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and incorporates into the mixture, creating a creamy base.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the skillet, stirring until fully melted. Turn off the heat.
Transfer the dip to an oven-safe dish or skillet, if not already in one. Spread the mixture evenly and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Optional: Place the dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese on top begins to bubble and turn golden brown.
Garnish the dip with jalapeño slices and chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 244.8 g | 314% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.1 g | 640% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 792 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 4642 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 153.8 g | 308% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1998 mg | 154% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1898 mg | 40% | |
*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.
