Santa Fe Bean Dip

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Santa Fe Bean Dip

A wonderful bean dip you can bring to any party~

Santa Fe Bean Dip

Ingredients

• 3 cups dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
• 8 cups water
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups salsa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• juice from one lime
• 2 to 4 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded taco style cheese blend

Cooking Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine beans, water, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer covered, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beans are very tender. Cool slightly (do not drain) In a food processor or with an immersion blender, process bean mixture, half at a time, until smooth. Return bean mixture to the saucepan. Stir in salsa, seasonings, lime juice and hot sauce. Cook uncovered, over moderate heat for 5 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring constantly. Stir in shredded cheese, stir until cheese melts.

Serve with Extras:

• sour cream
• shredded cheese
• cilantro
• taco sauce
• tortilla chips

Bean, Dip, Mexican