A hearty dip, great for any occasion.

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon chili powder
dash of ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 small can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chile, drained
1 can (about 16 ounces) undrained red kidney beans
1 cup shredded American cheese
tortilla chips

PREPARATION:
Directions for beef and bean dip. Cook ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion until meat is browned and onion is tender. Stir in ketchup, chili powder, and salt. Add chopped chile and beans; mash mixture well.

Heat through; top with cheese and remaining 1/2 cup chopped onion. Keep beef and bean dip warm in chafing dish, fondue pot, or crockpot. Serve beef and bean dip with chips.
Makes 4 cups of beef and bean dip.