Firehouse Mexican Bean Dip Recipe

Name: Firehouse Mexican Bean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb bulk sausage; 4 ounces chopped onions; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; 2 -3 canned jalapeno peppers or 2 -3 canned habanero peppers, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce (your choice how spicy); 4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (, 2 oz); 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese; 2 ripe olives, sliced; sliced green onion (, to garnish); tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb bulk sausage
4 ounces chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
2 -3 canned jalapeno peppers or 2 -3 canned habanero peppers, chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce (your choice how spicy)
4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (, 2 oz)
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 ripe olives, sliced
sliced green onion (, to garnish)
tortilla chips

1
Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in medium skillet until meat is browned, stirring to break up pieces.
2
Drain well.
3
Return to skillet and stir in refried beans, cumin, and oregano.
4
Spread bean mixture in a 9 inches quiche dish or pie plate.
5
Top with layer of chopped peppers.
6
Pour taco sauce over top and spread evenly.
7
**Atthis point, dip may be covered with plastic wrap& chilled for up to 24 hrs if desired.
8
Bake the bean mixture, uncovered, in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with cheeses and bake 5-10 minutes more or until heated through.
10
Sprinkle olives and green onion over dip.
11
Serve hot with warm tortilla chips.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb bulk sausage, 4 ounces chopped onions, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, and more.

Yes, Firehouse Mexican Bean Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Firehouse Mexican Bean Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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