Description
A delicious and creamy dip perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound beef, cut into small cubes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
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Season the Meat: In a bowl, combine shrimp with half of the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Repeat with beef in a separate bowl.
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Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Prepare the Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Stir in the remaining spices and diced tomatoes with green chilies.
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Combine Everything: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a baking dish, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly. Add the cooked beef and shrimp on top, lightly mixing them in.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice to the shrimp before cooking.
- Adjust spices according to preference; add red pepper flakes for a spicier dip.
- Make it ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg