Martian Bean Dip

The dish got its name when we told our children that it was a recipe that we got from our friends, the Marshalls. We called it Marshall’s Bean Dip. One of our children yelled in surprise, “Martian Bean Dip!” And, it has been Martian Bean Dip ever since.

Martian Bean Dip

1 lb. hamburger

1 can refried beans

1 pint sour cream

½ - ¾ cup green taco sauce (La Victoria, if you can find it.)

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Option: Sliced black olives

Brown hamburger. Add refried beans. Spread in a greased pan. (I use a round pan. I think that a 9x13 would work.) Mix together the sour cream and taco sauce. Spread over the meat mixture. Top with cheese. Add black olives, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes to thicken. (If you can. We frequently have to eat it before it gets thicker and that is okay.) Serve with corn chips.

We use this as a meal but it was originally served to us as an appetizer.

Recipe shared by Robin.