Sombrero Dip Recipes

Makes 12 servings

    1/2 pound ground beef                                          
    1/3 cup water                                                  
    2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix                               
    1 17-ounce can refried beans                                   
    Guacamole (see below)                                          
    1 cup sour cream                                               
    1/2 cup monterey jack cheese finely shredded                   
    1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded                   
    3 red cherry peppers pickled red cherry peppers                
    Tortilla chip                                                  

In a 7-inch skillet over medium-high heat, saute beef until browned; drain off fat. Stir in water and taco seasoning; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until meat is moist, but no longer saucy; set aside.

In a decorative 10-inch pie plate, layer refried beans, beef. Guacamole, sour cream. Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 5 hours. Let mixture come to room temperature before serving, about 2 hours.

Garnish with peppers. Serve with chips.