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Trader Joe’s Beef, Bean & Cheese Dip

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Trader Joes Beef, Bean and Cheese Dip

Trader Joes Beef, Bean and Cheese Dip

When you think of bean dip, do you think hot or cold?

Well, we usually serve this  dip  cold, made with beans, cheese, salsa and if it’s a “special” occasion, maybe sour cream or guacamole on top. This is fantastic during a hot summer, but eeks! it’s cold out folks!

So we were pleased to find this product at Trader Joe’s:  Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoned Beef, Bean & Cheese Dip.

We were looking for something new, to devour at 5pm as we waited for the rest of our group to assemble for a late night birthday dinner.   Also the Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics would be on that night, and nothing says “Party Food” like watching the Olympics. So we were searching for something rich and delicious to help us celebrate our many events that evening.

Now ironically we found this lovely item mixed in with the frozen snacks and appetizers.  We were looking for something new and different that would heat up easy/quick and be a little more filling than some that we usually purchase.

This item lived up to all our hopes…

We warmed it up from frozen and it was very quick in the microwave (only 4 minutes).  The contents of the tray were not a big blob of  “stuff” either. You could see the cheese, the green onions and sour cream patches. It actually looked very good and home made-ish…. Not exactly as beautiful as the package leads you to believe, but still presentable….

OK it would have looked more home made if we had placed the dip into a glass container, and not used  the little plastic tray….

As far as taste, it was wonderful. Everyone in our group agreed that it was in fact a “winner” and several people said that they would purchase this in the future.  In fact the only “problem” we had was to remember to take a  picture before we finished the entire tray!

Trader Joe's Beef, Bean & Cheese Dip

Trader Joe's Beef, Bean & Cheese Dip

So two thumbs up for Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoned Beef, Bean & Cheese Dip

Easy Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu

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beef stroganoff from Trader Joe's

Spend time this Valentine’s Day with the one you love, and leave the cooking to Trader Joe’s.

Recently we noticed this beef stroganoff in the refrigerated case, near the sandwiches, and thought it looked wonderful. So we bought it and had it for a rather gourmet lunch on afternoon last week.

WOW– it was REALLY good!

There were big pieces of meat, whole mushrooms, firm noodles and the sauce- just excellent!   While I was eating, I thought gosh, even we made this from scratch  (the classic French recipe takes close to 3 hours) would it even be this good?  I mean we ate every last bit of this stroganoff.  AND  we would recommend serving this with a slice of crusty bread to soak up any of the stray juices on your plate….

This meal was simply delicious and very easy to prepare. It was so rich tasting we thought it would be a great “special occasion” or Valentine’s Day meal that would be quick and easy, but also taste as rich as the day required….  We just had to share it with you!

Products used:

  • Trader Joe’s Beef Stroganoff (in the refrigerator case)
  • Vegetable of choice (We used fresh broccoli florets)
  • Sourdough bread and butter ( from Trader Joe’s of course…)

Here are the steps:

1. Pre-heat oven: We use this time to set the table (don’t forget the candles) and cut up the veggies if needed.

2. Start the stroganoff: Transfer the stroganoff into an oven-safe dish.  Heat the stroganoff according to package directions, about 20-25 minutes.

3. Start the Vegetables: Start steaming the cut up veggies on the stove.

4. Eat: When the stroganoff is fully heated, the veggies should also be ready. We even recommend sneaking some  bread into the oven for the last 5 minutes to warm up….Yum

beef stroganoff and broccoli

So enjoy Valentine’s Day and spend it together (it is on a SUNDAY this year….) and don’t worry about your meal at the end of the day. Trader Joe’s has you covered.

Have you tried this product? What did you think? What is your menu for Valentine’s Day?

Drop us a line and let us know!