Meaty Texas Trash Dip
This Meaty Texas Trash Dip is a layered, spicy, cheesy casserole-style appetizer packed with seasoned beef, chorizo, Velveeta, salsa, and all the toppings—perfect for feeding a hungry crowd at game nights or parties.
Ingredients
For the Meaty Base:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb chorizo or spicy Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper adjust for heat
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
For the Cheese & Sauce:
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese or a mix of cheddar and pepper jack
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup salsa or picante sauce
Toppings ("Trash" Layer):
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies canned
- ½ cup diced jalapeños fresh or pickled
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup diced green onions
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips for base and topping
- Optional: diced dill pickles chopped cilantro, hot sauce
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and chorizo, then sauté with onion and garlic. Add spices and cook until fragrant.
- Mix Velveeta, cream cheese, cream of mushroom and chicken soups, and salsa until smooth. Microwave briefly if needed.
- Layer crushed tortilla chips, cooked meat, cheese mixture, toppings (tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, green onions, cheese), and finish with more crushed chips.
- Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden. Cool slightly, then serve warm with chips, crackers, or veggies.