Easy Beef Crock pot Dip

Planning a party? Need an appetizer? Get the party started with an easy dip for all to enjoy. Throw it in the crock pot and it does the work.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 1-2 hours

Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients:

3 pounds ground beef

1 cup ketchup

1 1/2 teaspoons oregano

2 packages cream cheese; room temperature

1 15.5 ounce can tomato sauce

2 teaspoons chili powder

3 teaspoons white sugar

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup green onions; chopped

1 1/2 cups taco cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

1/4 cup green or black olives; chopped up (optional)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in large skillet with green onions; drain grease and pour into crock pot.

2. Cut cream cheese into chunks. Pour cream cheese and remaining ingredients into crock pot with lid and stir well.

3. Cook for one to two hours or until cheese is melted. Stir together; serve with chips or pita cut into bite size pieces.