Spicy Beef Dip For Tortilla Chips - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. ketchup
1 (3 oz.) can tomato paste
3/4 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar
red pepper (optional)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/3 c. Parmesan

Preparation

Microwave in 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Saute beef, onion and garlic 4 to 6 minutes, stirring twice.
Drain; stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, oregano and sugar.
Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring twice.
Add cream cheese and Parmesan and stir until cream cheese melts.
Serve warm with nacho chips.
Makes 3 cups dip.