7-layer dip

Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 10 minutes

1 can refried beans, (available from belmontemex.com or Jasons Market Place)
400g ground beef
1 packet taco/burrito seasoning pack (available at Jasons Market Place)
2 ripe avocadoes
juice of quarter lemon
salt and black pepper to taste
4 tomatoes, diced
1 green peppers, diced
200g black olives, sliced
450g cheddar cheese, shredded
100-200g sour cream
1 can salsa
jalapeno peppers
2 packets tortilla chips

• Heat up the refried beans on a pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Fry ground beef over medium high heat. Drain excess fat.
• Add taco/burrito seasoning and 50ml of water. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has been reduced.
• Allow refried beans and ground beef to cool to room temperature.
• In the meantime, mash avocadoes till creamy. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Dice tomatoes, green peppers and slice the olives.
• In a deep transparent casserole dish, add a layer of refried beans, followed by ground beef, cheddar cheese, sour cream, mashed avocado, salsa, jalapeno peppers. Top with another layer of cheddar, fresh tomatoes, green peppers and olives.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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