Stupid Bowl Dip

Hey folks!  This month has flown by in a rush of blurred memories!

It's just been a little over a month since my daddy passed on and things have just been crazy.  We have had the crud for the last 2-3 weeks and are finally getting over it (thanks to some high powered antibiotics).  I still lack the energy I had before this mess hit us, but everyday is better than the last.

The weather in Oklahoma has been insanely unpredictable.  One day, it's 60, the next day, 20.  No wonder we're all sick!

I had to put off the organization on the house for a bit.  My side of the closet is still a mess and I am hoping to get it done in the next few weeks.  And the office just keeps getting worse!  This has to be done by March, so I really need to get things moving.  My motivation has went on vacation...too bad it didn't take me with it.

On a positive note, though, I am going to be a grandmother again!!!  My wonderful daughter and her husband announced Christmas they are expecting another bundle of joy!  She is due sometime in July/August.  We are super excited about this new addition to our family.

This weekend should be a great one.  Yes, it is gonna be nasty, wet, and cold, but the Super Bowl is on Sunday.  We don't actually watch the game.  We watch the commercials.   I usually prepare our "Stupid Bowl Dip", which is a meal in itself.  Sometimes I will make pizza rolls. 

For today's blog post, I will share my "Stupid Bowl Dip" with everyone and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

"Stupid Bowl Dip"

2 cans refried beans
1 lb. ground beef (or turkey)
1 packet taco seasoning
1 container sour cream
1 head of lettuce
1-2 tomatoes
1 small white or yellow onion
1 can black olives
1 jar salsa
1 large package of Mexican cheese

In a 9x13 baking dish, spread the beans.  In a skillet, brown the ground beef (or turkey) until no longer pink, drain.  Add the taco seasoning to the meat and simmer for about 10 minutes on low.  Layer the meat on top of beans.  Add 1 cup of cheese on top of meat.  Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.  While this is baking, chop lettuce, tomatoes, onions and olives.  Take bean/meat mixture out of oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.  Top with sour cream, salsa and cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and black olives.  Serve with tortilla chips.

Enjoy!