Crockpot Cheese Dip

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 jar med. or hot picante sauce
1 can Mexican refried beans
Tortilla chips

Cube Velveeta cheese and place in crockpot. Heat on medium to start. Brown ground beef and drain off fat. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until water is cooked down. Add refried beans. Add meat mixture to cheese in crock pot. Add picante sauce last. Cook on high until cheese is melted. Mix well. Reduce heat and cook about 30 minutes. Serve hot or cold (best hot) with tortilla chips. .

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