beefy 7-layer dip

Ingredients

• 1lb lean ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup diced, seeded tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• 1 can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, trimmed, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
• 1-1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

• 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

• 2. Heat large oven-proof non-stock skillet over medium heat until hot. Add oil, beef and onion; cook 5 minutes until onions are soft. 

• 3. Add taco seasoning; cook 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat and drain. 

• 4. Stir in sour cream and tomato paste. 

• 5. Top beef with tomatoes, beans, corn, chiles, jalapeno peppers, cilantro. Sprinkle mixture with cumin and chile powder; top with cheese. Bake in 350 degree F oven 20 minutes or until cheese has melted and starting to brown. Remove skillet from oven. Garnish with squeeze of lime, as desired. Seve with chips or tortillas as desired.