We all know and love the cheese dip made with Velveeta cheese. There are only three ingredients in that dip. This recipe is longer, but you are more apt to have all the ingredients in your pantry and fridge. Be sure to add the cinnamon. That spice goes especially well with chili powder, Three cups is a lot of dip, but it will go fast.

CHEESY BEEF DIP
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
8 ounce can tomato sauce (1 cup)
1/4 cup catsup
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

In large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef, onion and garlic until meat is lightly brown and broken up. Stir in tomato sauce, catsup, spices and sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Spoon off any excess fat. Remove from heat and add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cream cheese has melted and is well combined. Serve warm with corn chips and/or crackers. Makes 3 cups.