TACO SALAD DIP 
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can mashed refried beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
2-3 drops red pepper sauce
1 sm. clove garlic, finely chopped
Sour Cream topping
Finely shredded lettuce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Corn chips

Crumble ground beef into 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover loosely and microwave on high (100%) until very little pink remains, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes; stir and drain.

Stir in beans, tomato sauce, seasoning mix, onion, green pepper, pepper sauce and garlic. Cover tightly and microwave 3 minutes; stir. Spread mixture in 9-inch microwavable pie plate. Cover and microwave on high (100%) until hot and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes.

SOUR CREAM TOPPING:

Mix 1/2 cup dairy sour cream, 1 tablespoon grated American cheese food and 1/8 teaspoon chili powder.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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