Hearty Southwestern Beef and Bean Dip

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• tortilla chips (optional)
• flour tortilla (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• salsa (optional)

1. In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Transfer to a bowl; add the onion.
3. Mash with a fork until crumbly; set aside.
4. In a blender or food processor, process the tomato sauce and beans until chicken.
5. Add to beef mixture and mix well.
6. Spoon half into a greased 9x13 pan; top with half of the cheese.
7. Repeat layers.
8. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9. Serve hot with chips or in tortillas.

lean ground beef, onion flakes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili beans, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, flour tortilla, sour cream, salsa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-southwestern-beef-and-bean-dip-140820 (may not work)