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Ingredients
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- 1½ pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 4 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until brown.
- Add chopped onion and diced green bell pepper, sauté until the onion softens.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir, then add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Mix in cubed Velveeta and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with dippers.
Notes
Using extra lean ground beef helps maintain a lighter dip.
Adjust spices and sweetness to match your taste preferences.
Consider using smoked cheddar or pepper jack for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 75