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Smoky Beef & Green Chili Crack Dip

Smoky Beef & Green Chili Crack Dip

A rich, smoky, and addictive dip packed with crispy beef and fire-roasted chilies. Perfectly creamy and ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Base
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise full fat
  • 1 cup sour cream full fat
Mix-ins & Spices
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 can fire roasted green chilies 7 oz, drained extremely well
  • 4 slices beef cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 package dry ranch salad dressing mix 1 oz
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper adjust for heat
  • to taste salt use sparingly
Garnish
  • handful green onions chopped
  • handful crumbled beef reserved from above

Method
 

  1. Cook beef in a skillet over medium heat until deeply browned and brittle. Drain on paper towels, cool completely, and crumble. Reserve a handful for garnish.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Stir in ranch mix, garlic powder, chili powder, and cayenne until the base is evenly seasoned.
  4. Gently fold in shredded cheddar, drained green chilies, and the crumbled beef until just combined.
  5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to bloom.
  6. Give a gentle stir, transfer to a serving dish, and top with green onions and reserved beef crumbles before serving.

Notes

Serving suggestion: Serve with sturdy Ritz crackers or thick tortilla chips. For a warm version, bake in an oven-safe dish at 350°F until bubbly.