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Hot and cheesy Meaty Texas Trash Dip served in a baking dish, topped with melted cheese, green onions, and jalapeños, with tortilla chips on the side.

Meaty Texas Trash Dip Recipe

A rich, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex dip loaded with seasoned ground beef, creamy layers, and just the right kick — perfect for game days, parties, or cozy nights in.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 68 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel), drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Jalapeño slices (optional, for extra kick)
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish (an 8×8 or 9-inch round works great).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1–2 minutes until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, and the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Stir until smooth.
  4. Fold the seasoned ground beef into the creamy mixture until evenly combined.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden around the edges.
  7. Top with chopped green onions and jalapeños if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips and watch it disappear!

Notes

Customize the spice level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce, or keep it mild with regular diced tomatoes. Make it vegetarian by skipping the beef and adding black beans and sautéed veggies.

  • Author: Clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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