Spicy Texas Beef Dip

Contributor: Miriam Roberts
CC Original
Place in skillet:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 clove garlic
3/4 cup chopped onion (dry may be substituted)
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
Cook until meet is lightly browned and onion is tender. Drain off grease. Stir in:
8 oz. tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp ground oregano
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add:
8 oz softened cream cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat until cream cheese is melted and well-combined. Serve warm with nacho chips. Makes 3 cups.